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meloid

meloid

9.9
A beetle that gives off a liquid that can cause blisters on the skin
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛlɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : meloide
  • Handling a meloid without gloves can result in painful skin blisters.

Examples

  • The meloid secretes a chemical that creates blisters when it comes into contact with skin.

  • The meloid beetle is known for its blistering secretion.

  • Researchers collected several specimens of meloid for their toxicity study.

  • Many meloids are found in tropical regions.

  • Handling a meloid without gloves can result in painful skin blisters.

  • The meloid secretes a chemical that creates blisters when it comes into contact with skin.

  • Researchers collected several specimens of meloid for their toxicity study.

Synonyms

blister beetle
vsmeloid
1 8.0

A beetle that makes a liquid that can cause blisters on the skin

is the technical family name for the same beetle group

Surface Forms

meloid singular
meloids plural

Morphology

meloid = Meloe (opaque) = Meloe + id

Formed by adding a taxonomic/derivational suffix to a genus name, a highly specialized formation not informative to average learners.

Etymology

Meloid comes from the beetle name Meloe, an old Greek word for a kind of blister beetle, and so a meloid is a beetle known for a liquid that can make 'blisters' on the skin.