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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