noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
multiplying; proliferating; reproducing in large numbers
Rare literary noun or suru-verb for organisms or populations increasing greatly in number. Not used in everyday conversation; 繁殖 (はんしょく) is the common equivalent.
この細菌は高温多湿の環境で滋殖する。
This bacterium multiplies in hot and humid environments.
Old documents describe methods to prevent the proliferation of pests.