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parasitic

[par-uh-sit-ik] / ˌpær əˈsɪt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
like a parasite
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Texas ranchers are using drones, increasing inspections and stepping up use of insecticides to monitor and combat the parasitic fly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That’s because there are several stations on the border in Southern California, he said, that are collecting data, monitoring for any incidents of the parasitic fly and trapping them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The extremely thin silicon films still allow effective control by the transistor gate, while the high doping levels help reduce parasitic contact resistance.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

On Thursday, the National History Museum paid tribute to Sir David by naming a species of parasitic wasp after him.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The wing sounds of approaching parasitic flies warn the larvae of some sawflies to herd together for protection.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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