extirpation

🇺🇸 /ˌekstərˈpeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌekstəˈpeɪʃn/
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noun
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completely removing something that is harmful or not wanted

The project aimed at the extirpation of invasive species from the island.

translation

n. completely removing something that is harmful or not wanted

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Plural extirpations