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mitemite /maɪt/ noun [countable] - On the other hand, aphids can infect raspberries with incurable virus diseases, and blackcurrant reversion is spread by big-bud mites.
- Some teachers take everything a mite too serious.
- Spraying with water is particularly effective for discouraging red spider mite, which flourishes in dry conditions.
- The dust mite, which thrives in warm, moist air, is the greatest source of allergens for asthmatics.
- The little mite had objected strongly.
- Then she trailed her fingers through the flour, parting, separating small hills and ridges of it, looking for mites.
- When an ant comes near it, the mite will strum vigorously with its long front legs.
- With all respect to my old friend, I believe my aims and basic purposes may have gone a mite deeper.
► Childrenbaby, nounbaby boomer, nounbabyhood, nounbabyish, adjectiveboy, nounchildren's home, nouncustody, nounfamily, nounfirst generation, nounfoundling, noungame, nounguttersnipe, nounhyperactive, adjectivelegitimate, adjectivelegitimize, verbminor, nounminority, nounmite, nounmotherless, adjectivenurture, nounorphan, nounorphanage, nounpapoose, nounpreteen, adjectiveprogeny, nounpuppy fat, nounragamuffin, nounscamp, nounschool friend, nounsextuplet, nounspoiled, adjectivetinker, nountoddle, verbtoddler, nountoilet-training, nountot, nounupbringing, nounurchin, nounward, noun ADJECTIVE► little· But we both agreed the little mite was the spitting image of the man.· The little mite had objected strongly.· A baby, poor little mite. ► red· Spraying with water is particularly effective for discouraging red spider mite, which flourishes in dry conditions.· There are no pesticides approved against red spider mites on sugar beet.· In recent hot summers, red spider mite has become a severe problem in some gardens.· Dry air in the greenhouse will encourage pests such as red spider mite.· Pest problems Greenhouse crops are susceptible to greenfly, whitefly and red spider mite which all feed on the leaves. NOUN► dust· Pollution and house dust mites are the main culprits.· The dust mite, which thrives in warm, moist air, is the greatest source of allergens for asthmatics.· Some people are allergic to molds, dust mites, animal dander or cockroaches. ► spider· Spraying with water is particularly effective for discouraging red spider mite, which flourishes in dry conditions.· There are no pesticides approved against red spider mites on sugar beet.· In recent hot summers, red spider mite has become a severe problem in some gardens.· Dry air in the greenhouse will encourage pests such as red spider mite.· Pest problems Greenhouse crops are susceptible to greenfly, whitefly and red spider mite which all feed on the leaves. ► a mite- Diane looked a mite tired.
- It's a mite too big for the box.
► a mite of something- His teacher thought he needed a mite of discipline.
1a very small creature that lives in plants, carpets etc2 spoken a small child, especially one that you feel sorry for: Poor mite! You must be starving!3a mite slightly SYN a bit: She’s a mite shy. It’s a mite too big for the box.4a mite of something old-fashioned a small amount of something |