IRRADICATE

Etymology

Verb

irradicate (third-person singular simple present irradicates, present participle irradicating, simple past and past participle irradicated)

to root deeply

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with eradicate.

Source: Wiktionary


Ir*rad"i*cate, v. t.

Definition: To root deeply. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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