mite-controlling
|mite-con-trol-ling|
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/maɪt kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
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/maɪt kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ/
(mite-control)
mite management
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-controlling' originates from the combination of 'mite' and 'control,' where 'mite' refers to small arthropods and 'control' means to manage or regulate.
Historical Evolution
'mite-control' evolved into 'mite-controlling' to describe the action or ability of controlling mites.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to manage mites,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the ability or action of managing or reducing the population of mites.
The mite-controlling spray was effective in reducing the infestation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 21:32