ab·at·tage /ˌæbəˈtɑʒ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-uh-tahzh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun the slaughter of animals, esp. the slaughter of diseased animals to prevent the infection of others.
Also, abatage.
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[Origin: < F; see abate, -age]
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