No. 4,816 in Portuguese
extermínio
"Extermínio" means "extermination" in English, referring to the act of completely destroying or eliminating something, often on a large scale.
In a sentence
O extermínio dos insetos foi realizado para controlar a infestação.
The extermination of insects was carried out to control the infestation.
The word 'extermínio' here is used to denote the act of eradicating pests for the purpose of managing their spread.
O extermínio durante a guerra foi devastador para as comunidades locais.
The extermination during the war was devastating for the local communities.
In this sentence, 'extermínio' refers to large-scale loss of life, emphasizing its impact within a societal or historical context.
A campanha para o extermínio de espécies invasoras visa proteger os ecossistemas.
The campaign for the extermination of invasive species aims to protect the ecosystems.
The term 'extermínio' here implies the targeted removal of certain species to preserve ecological balance.
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