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Vocabulary Entry
termite
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small wood-eating insect that is known for causing damage to wooden structures.
Example Sentences
"The termite infestation in the house required immediate attention."
"During the summer, we noticed a lot of termite activity in the backyard."
"Termites play an important role in breaking down dead plants in the ecosystem."
V
verb
To damage or destroy wood or wooden structures by the action of termites.
Example Sentences
"The old shed was termite-eaten and had to be torn down."
"They found that the moisture problem in the house had caused the wood to termite."
"The carpenter recommended treating the wood to prevent it from being termite."