dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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Healthcare workers provided Robinson with a high efficiency particulate air filter, a new bed to reduce the presence of dust mites, and information about asthma and its triggers.
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, treating underlying allergic rhinitis can help prevent flare-ups associated with pollen or dust mites.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Slowly running a vacuum over the mattress gives it time to suck up dust and dust mites.
—Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Allergens are normally harmless substances, such as pollen, dust mites, and mold, that produce an allergic response in some people.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
For example, treating underlying allergic rhinitis can help prevent flare-ups associated with pollen or dust mites.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Slowly running a vacuum over the mattress gives it time to suck up dust and dust mites.
—Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Allergens are normally harmless substances, such as pollen, dust mites, and mold, that produce an allergic response in some people.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dust mite
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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