Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˌdiːn/
noun a type of mosquito belonging to the family Culicidae, known for transmitting diseases such as dengue fever and Zika virus
A1 An aedine is a type of mosquito that can transmit diseases like dengue fever.
A2 It is important to take precautions against aedine mosquitoes when traveling to tropical regions.
B1 Scientists are studying the behavior of aedine mosquitoes to better understand how they spread diseases.
B2 The aedine population has been increasing in urban areas, posing a greater risk of disease transmission.
C1 Efforts to control aedine populations through insecticide spraying have had mixed results.
C2 Research into genetic modification of aedine mosquitoes to prevent disease transmission is ongoing.
formal The aedine mosquito is known to transmit diseases such as dengue fever and Zika virus.
informal Watch out for those aedine mosquitoes, they can really ruin a picnic.
slang I got bitten by an aedine last night and now my arm is all swollen.
figurative The aedine population seemed to multiply overnight, causing a sudden surge in mosquito bites.
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