mite
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"You know, I can sample for a mite count, but I can't sample for mitochondrial DNA," Funkhouser said.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
The study is the first to demonstrate that a locally adapted group of honeybees can consistently and naturally keep mite populations under control.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 20, 2026
The way it steers the immune system towards fighting an infection also seemed to reduce the response to house dust mite allergens – which are a trigger of allergic asthma.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
The area is located near caves and grottos, an environment similar to where Brazil's first known spider-parasitic mite species, Charletonia rocciai, was discovered.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 28, 2026
We can never see the legs of the scabies mite, but we can tell from the fact that it moves that it must have legs or something similar.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing mite
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Our Town
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Through My Eyes
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
