ter·mite 
/ˈtɚˌmaɪt/ noun
plural ter·mites /ˈtɚˌmaɪt/ noun [count] : a kind of soft, white insect that lives in groups, eats wood, and causes a lot of damage to wooden structures
▪ termite colonies ▪ The house has a lot of termite damage. — see color picture
▪ termite colonies ▪ The house has a lot of termite damage. — see color picture
