Meaning of fomites | Babel Free
ˈfoʊ.mɪ.tiːzDefinitions
Pluriel de fomite.
Equivalents
Français
fomites
Examples
“20. Thomas M. England, private ... volunteered and underwent the fomites experiment, sleeping 20 nights in infected bedding, for which experiment he received a donation of $100 from the Cuban funds allotted by General Wood for these experiments.”
“Fomites play a significant role in the transmission of infectious agents. The list of fomites is seemingly endless and includes objects in common use... Toys are fomites and contribute to illness in children wherever the toys are shared.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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