rat spill
n.— «Reacting to a “rat-spill” from a shipwreck or some other introduction requires a rapid response, as does any appearance on Anacapa Island following eradication, or on Prince, Sutil and Santa Barbara Islands.» —“Final Environmental Impact Statement for Anacapa Island Restoration Plan…Record of Decision” U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Nov. 17, 2000. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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