rust mite
noun
Simple meaning
Any of different small mites of family Eriophyidae that burrow in the surface of leaves or fruits usually producing brown or reddish patches.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ruhstmytSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹʌstmaɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Any of several varieties of mite that burrow into plants and cause a reddish-brown discoloration on the leaves or fruit
A mite which, by puncturing the rind, causes the rust-coloured patches on citrus fruit.
A citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora).
A pink citrus rust mite (Aculops pelekassi)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Any of several varieties of mite that burrow into plants and cause a reddish-brown discoloration on the leaves or fruit
Used this way, rust mite is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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