Definition of Ligniperdous

1. a. Wood-destroying; -- said of certain insects.

Definition of Ligniperdous

1. Adjective. (zoology) Wood-destroying; said of certain insects and fungi. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Ligniperdous

1. Wood-destroying; said of certain insects. Origin: L. Lignum wood + perdere to destroy: cf. F. Ligniperde Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ligniperdous

ligniferous
lignification
lignifications
lignified
lignifies
ligniform
lignify
lignifying
lignin
lignin-forming peroxidase
lignin peroxidase
ligninase
ligninases
ligninolytic
lignins
ligniperdous (current term)
lignireose
lignite
lignites
lignitic
lignitiferous
lignivorous
lignocaine
lignocellulose
lignocelluloses
lignocellulosic
lignoceric
lignoceric acid
lignoceroyl-CoA ligase
lignoceroyl-CoA oxidase

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