dust mite
Americannoun
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dust mites
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of dust mite
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The way it steers the immune system towards fighting an infection also seemed to reduce the response to house dust mite allergens – which are a trigger of allergic asthma.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
"As we expected, the dust mite didn't cause itching in the absence of IL-31, but we were surprised to see that inflammation went up."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2023
And to complete the cycle, it’s thought these little spores, which are most commonly found in pillows, might feed on dust mite droppings.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 8, 2020
You'll also never have to worry about allergies or anything of that nature with its dust mite, mold, and mildew resistance.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2019
Not when a dust mite could be lurking in her midst.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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