mite-eradicating
|mite-e-rad-i-cat-ing|
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/maɪt-ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
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/maɪt-ɪˈrædɪkeɪtɪŋ/
(eradicate)
complete removal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-eradicating' originates from the combination of 'mite' and 'eradicate', where 'mite' refers to a small arachnid and 'eradicate' means to completely destroy or eliminate.
Historical Evolution
'mite-eradicating' evolved from the need to describe substances or actions that specifically target and eliminate mites.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to eliminate mites', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that eliminates or destroys mites.
The new spray is highly effective in mite-eradicating.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 01:11