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Dust

/dʌst/

Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter that are present in the air and settle on surfaces.

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I need to clean the dust.He sneezed because of the dust.

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The word "dust" comes from the Old English "dūst," akin to Danish "dyst," meaning destruction or death. It traces its roots back to Proto-Germanic *dustą.

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