fomes - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'fomes' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fomes

[ n.]

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

Nearby Words:

fomalhaut foment fomentation fomented fomenter fomenting fomites

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