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Meaning of adelgid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/əˈdɛl.d͡ʒɪd/

Definitions

An insect of the genus Adelges.

Examples

“For this reason, it is important that adelgid-free planting stock be used.”
“Since the adelgid did not attack red spruce or hardwoods, its impact on the timber industry would be minimal.”
“Severe winter cold helps reduce adelgid populations and slow their spread, so the recent trend toward relatively mild winters is actually facilitating the adelgid onslaught.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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