fomites
📖 Definitions
noun
Any inanimate object, such as a book, money, a carpet, etc., that can
transmit germs from one person to another.
💬 Usage Examples
“Fomites were recognized back in 1763 when the British military sent blankets that were infested with smallpox to Indians, who contracted the disease from the blankets, many dying from the ensuing epidemic.” Frederick Ross; A Deadly Thaw; FriesenPress; 2018.