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Filter by Meaning Causing decay in wood
The xylophagous moths feasted on the wooden bookshelves, destroying valuable literature.
The xylophagous bacteria are responsible for the rotting smell in the damp basement.
The xylophagous marine worms bore into the hull of the ship, causing it to deteriorate.
The xylophagous termites have ravaged the wooden beams of the house, weakening its structure.
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