fomites

fo·mes

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-meez]
- /ˈfoʊ miz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-meez]
- /ˈfoʊ miz/

Definitions of fomites word

noun plural fomites any agent, as clothing or bedding, that is capable of absorbing and transmitting the infecting organism of a disease. 1
noun fomites Objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture. 1
noun fomites plural of fomite. 0
noun fomites plural of fomes (pronounced /ˈfoʊ.mɪ.tiːz/). 0

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Origin of fomites

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin fōmes kindling wood, tinder, akin to fōvēre to keep warm

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Parts of speech for Fomites

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fomites popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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