fomes

Noun

Meaning

Any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining, and transporting contagious or infectious germs; as, woolen clothes are said to be active fomites.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

genus Fomes amadou

Hypernyms

fungus genus

Derivatives

fomites

Examples

Other uses A tinder fungus, Fomes fomentarius Mushrooms can be used for dyeing wool and other natural fibers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fomenter fomentress fomepizole Fomes igniarius fomiroid fomite