termite
noun
any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood, some being highly destructive to buildings, furniture, etc.
termites
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pluralof termite.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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That suggests a small number of termites can retain enough bistrifluron to help carry an effective dose deeper into a group.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
But researchers at the University of California, Riverside identified a biological weakness that termites cannot hide from: they have to molt.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
For termites, it provides protective armor while also creating sturdy attachment points for muscles.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Within 24 to 48 hours, material from the exposed termites had reached previously untreated nestmates.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
I lay on her pillow, whimpering, wondering how the termites knew I’d disobeyed my mother.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
