fomites

See also: fómites

English

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈfoʊ.mɪ.tiːz/

Noun

fomites

1. (archaic) plural of fomes

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈfoʊmaɪtz/

Noun

fomites

1. (improper) plural of fomes
2. plural of fomite
   • 1930, Congressional Edition, United States Congress, pages 8–9:

     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.

   • 2009, Robert I. Krasner, The Microbial Challenge: Science, Disease and Public Health, page 166:

     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.

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Latin

Noun

fōmitēs

1. nominative/accusative/vocative plural of fōmes