Meaning of Fomite

(Noun) objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture

Examples of Fomite in a Sentence

It now appears that fomite transmission is actually rare and not the primary mode of transmission.

There is also no question that SARS virus may be communicated by fomites.

Fomites are known to be the culprits in many virus outbreaks.

Contaminated fomites can also spread this virus among animals.

The virus may spread from person to person by fomites and contaminated water.