dust mite

dust mite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhst mahyt]
- /dʌst maɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhst mahyt]
- /dʌst maɪt/

Definitions of dust mite words

noun dust mite any of various mites, especially Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and D. farinae, that ingest shed skin cells and may cause allergic reactions. 1
noun dust mite tiny creature that thrives in dust 1
countable noun dust mite Dust mites are very small creatures that cause allergies. 0
noun dust mite either of two mites, Dermatophagoides farinae or D. pteronyssinus, that feed on shed human skill cells. Their excrement is a household allergen associated with respiratory allergies and asthma 0
noun dust mite A microscopically small mite, of the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, or Dermatophagoides farinae species. 0

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Parts of speech for Dust mite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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dust mite popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for dust mite

noun dust mite

dander — small particles or scales of hair or feathers
irritant — tending to cause irritation; irritating.
pollen — the fertilizing element of flowering plants, consisting of fine, powdery, yellowish grains or spores, sometimes in masses.
antigen — An antigen is a substance that helps the production of antibodies.
ragweed — any of the composite plants of the genus Ambrosia, the airborne pollen of which is the most prevalent cause of autumnal hay fever, as the common North American species, A. trifida (great ragweed or giant ragweed) and A. artemisiifolia.

All 6 Synonyms of dust mite

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