dust mite
noun
any of various mites, especially Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and D. farinae, that ingest shed skin cells and may cause allergic reactions.
Words nearby dust mite
dust explosion,
dust gun,
dust head,
dust jacket,
dust kitten,
dust mite,
dust mop,
dust mouse,
dust off,
dust ruffle,
dust shot
British Dictionary definitions for dust mite
dust mite
noun
either of two mites, Dermatophagoides farinae or D. pteronyssinus, that feed on shed human skill cells. Their excrement is a household allergen associated with respiratory allergies and asthma