mite-exterminating
|mite-ex-ter-mi-na-ting|
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/maɪt-ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ/
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/maɪt-ɪkˈstɜːmɪneɪtɪŋ/
(mite-exterminate)
destroying mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-exterminating' originates from the combination of 'mite' and 'exterminate', where 'mite' refers to a small arachnid and 'exterminate' means to destroy completely.
Historical Evolution
'mite' and 'exterminate' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'mite-exterminating'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'exterminate' meant 'to drive out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'destroy completely'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the act of eliminating or destroying mites.
The mite-exterminating spray was effective in clearing the infestation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 07:32