What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wipe out rodents on the rise in time (8)" mean?

The definition is "Wipe out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="ECIM") + ECIM (synonym="ECIM") + ATE (synonym="ECIM") = DECIMATE; definition: "Wipe out" The answer is DECIMATE.

Wipe out rodents on the rise in time (8)

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