dust mite
noun
any of various mites, especially Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and D. farinae, that ingest shed skin cells and may cause allergic reactions.
dust mites
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pluralof dust mite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To test that idea, the team exposed mice to a protein from house dust mites, a common cause of allergic asthma.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 23, 2026
Acarizax, which would be available via the NHS in England, works by increasing the body's resistance to house dust mites.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
Mine even helped capture dust mites that gave my daughter eczema.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
Dirty carpets are often filled with dust mites, making them a significant cause of dust buildup inside the home, according to Kukun.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
She reads my note about the carpeting and the dust mites and gives me a funny look.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
