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单词 dust mite
释义

dust mite

noun

: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Each cilium is one-twentieth of a millimeter long (less than half the length of a dust mite) and 10 nanometers thick—slimmer than the smallest cell organelle—with a strip of platinum on one side and a coating of titanium film on the other. Saugat Bolakhe, Scientific American, 11 July 2022 So allergists advise patients with dust mite allergies to get allergy covers for their pillows (and mattress and comforter). Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 24 Nov. 2021 Some 20 million among us have dust mite allergies (nothing to sneeze at, couldn't resist), which can cause watery red eyes, runny noses and respiratory ailments. Mike Masterson, Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2021 It’s also anti-microbial, mildew-proof and dust mite-resistant, if allergies are a concern. Korin Miller, Forbes, 27 May 2021 The ultimate goal: to help reduce or stop your dust mite allergies. Korin Miller, Health.com, 24 May 2021 That culprit is the tiniest of spiders, the dust mite. Gregory Mcnamee, CNN, 20 Mar. 2021 With nothing but piping-hot water, the best steam cleaner will wipe out every dust mite, microbe, and dirt fleck that dares set foot in your home. Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2021 This gentle, queen-sized silk pillowcase is hypoallergenic and dust mite-resistant. Shari Uyehara, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dust mite

noun

: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) implicated in human allergic reactions to dust
especially : house dust mite
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