mite-toxic
|mite-tox-ic|
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/maɪt ˈtɒksɪk/
harmful to mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mite-toxic' originates from the combination of 'mite,' referring to small arachnids, and 'toxic,' from Latin 'toxicum,' meaning 'poison.'
Historical Evolution
'toxic' changed from the Latin word 'toxicum' and eventually became the modern English word 'toxic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'toxic' meant 'poison,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'harmful or deadly to living organisms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a substance or compound that is toxic to mites.
The new pesticide is mite-toxic, effectively reducing the mite population in crops.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 00:42