Deratized

/ˈdɛrətaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been subjected to deratization; cleared or treated for the removal of rats.

Etymology

Past participle/adjective form of 'deratize.' Describes something that has undergone the systematic rat removal process.

Kelly Says

A 'deratized' ship sailing from port meant it had been officially certified rat-free—it was a stamp of approval that meant your cargo and crew wouldn't arrive covered in fleas carrying the plague.

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