mite-hostile
|mite-hos-tile|
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/maɪt ˈhɑːstaɪl/
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/maɪt ˈhɒstaɪl/
unfavorable to mites
Etymology
'mite-hostile' is a compound word formed from 'mite' and 'hostile', where 'mite' refers to small arthropods and 'hostile' means unfriendly or antagonistic.
The term 'mite-hostile' combines the word 'mite', which has been used in English since the 14th century, with 'hostile', which entered English from Old French 'hostile' in the 15th century.
Initially, 'hostile' meant 'of or relating to an enemy', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'unfavorable to mites'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes an environment or condition that is unfavorable or harmful to mites.
The new cleaning solution is mite-hostile, ensuring a pest-free home.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 18:52