dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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Leaving your bed unmade in the morning offers several potential benefits, primarily related to hygiene and reducing dust mites, which can trigger allergies!!!
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bedroom exposure to allergens such as dust mites or molds might play an important role in your allergy symptoms.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Use your fabric steamer over the mattress to remove any dust mites, bed bugs and allergens.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Allergies: People with allergies, especially to pollen or dust mites, are more likely to develop chronic rhinosinusitis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bedroom exposure to allergens such as dust mites or molds might play an important role in your allergy symptoms.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Use your fabric steamer over the mattress to remove any dust mites, bed bugs and allergens.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Allergies: People with allergies, especially to pollen or dust mites, are more likely to develop chronic rhinosinusitis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 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 4 May. 2025.
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