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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Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a "life changing" new daily treatment.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
"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
“This will reduce allergens and dust mite colonies and won’t make your bed into a breeding ground for things that don’t make it smell so fresh,” she adds.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2021
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
Not when a dust mite could be lurking in her midst.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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