Book Louse (Noun)
Meaning
Minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The book louse infestation in the old library was a major concern for the preservation of the rare manuscripts.
- The tiny book louse was barely visible to the naked eye, but its presence was evident in the yellowed pages of the antique book.
- The book louse population in the storage room was out of control, threatening to destroy the entire collection of historical documents.
- To prevent book louse infestations, librarians recommended storing books in a cool, dry environment with minimal humidity.
- The conservator carefully examined the pages of the ancient tome for signs of book louse damage before beginning the restoration process.