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mote n

Mote means a tiny speck of dust or another small particle. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of mote

  • a tiny speck of dust or another small particle

Usage examples of mote

A mote of dust floated through the beam of sunlight.

The microscope revealed a mote of pollen on the slide.

Not a mote of dirt was left on the polished table.

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