scale insect

scale in·sect

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skeyl in-sekt]
- /skeɪl ˈɪn sɛkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skeyl in-sekt]
- /skeɪl ˈɪn sɛkt/

Definitions of scale insect words

noun scale insect any of numerous small, plant-sucking homopterous insects of the superfamily Coccoidea, the males of which are winged and the females wingless, often covered by a waxy secretion resembling scales. 1
noun scale insect any small homopterous insect of the family Coccidae and related families, which typically live and feed on plants and secrete a protective scale around themselves. Many species, such as the San Jose scale, are important pests 0
noun scale insect any of various families of small homopteran insects destructive to plants: the females secrete a round, wax scale under which they live and lay their eggs 0

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Origin of scale insect

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Scale insect

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scale insect popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scale insect usage trend in Literature

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