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eradicate

/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does eradicate mean?

verb

To completely destroy or remove something, especially a disease or a pest. To eliminate something completely.

Example

"The new pesticide was designed to eradicate the invasive species that was threatening the local ecosystem."

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