Fomite Definition

fōmīt
noun
An inanimate object or substance that is capable of transmitting infectious organisms from one individual to another.
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Other Word Forms of Fomite

Noun

Singular:
fomite
Plural:
fomites

Origin of Fomite

  • Back-formation from New Latin fōmitēs pl. of Latin fōmes tinder from fovēre to warm dhegwh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Backformation from plural, Latin fomites.

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

FFOFOM

Words Ending With

ETEITE

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Words Starting With F and Ending With E

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With F6 Letter Words Ending With E