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dry-wood termite

/ˈdraɪ wʊd ˈtɜːmaɪt/

Tradução: Tipo de cupim que ataca e consome madeira seca e sadia, sem necessidade de contato com a umidade do solo, podendo causar danos estruturais significativos em edificações e móveis.

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/ˈdraɪ wʊd ˈtɜːmaɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ptTipo de cupim que ataca e consome madeira seca e sadia, sem necessidade de contato com a umidade do solo, podendo causar danos estruturais significativos em edificações e móveis.

A type of termite that infests and consumes dry, sound wood, often causing significant structural damage to buildings and furniture without requiring contact with soil moisture.

  1. Insect speciesC1formal

    A type of termite that infests and feeds on dry, undecayed wood, often found in structures and furniture.

    ptCupim de madeira seca

    • Dry-wood termites can cause significant damage to wooden beams in houses.
    • The infestation was identified as dry-wood termites by the pest control expert.
    • Unlike subterranean termites, dry-wood termites do not require contact with soil.