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termite

/ˈtɜː.maɪt/

Traduction: Insecte social blanchâtre, au corps mou, ressemblant à une fourmi, qui se nourrit de bois et cause souvent des dégâts aux constructions en bois.

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noun

/ˈtɜː.maɪt/B2formalscientific
  • frInsecte social blanchâtre, au corps mou, ressemblant à une fourmi, qui se nourrit de bois et cause souvent des dégâts aux constructions en bois.

A whitish, soft-bodied, ant-like social insect that feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures.

  1. Wood-eating insectB1formalscientific

    A small, pale, soft-bodied social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to buildings and trees.

    frInsecte xylophage social

    • Termites can cause significant structural damage to wooden houses.
    • The colony of termites was found under the floorboards.
    • Homeowners should regularly inspect for signs of termite infestation.

    Synonymeswhite ant

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  • termites plural form
  • termites' possessive plural form
  • termite's possessive singular form