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- Dictionarymildew/ˈmɪldjuː/
noun
- 1. a thin whitish coating consisting of minute fungal hyphae, growing on plants or damp organic material such as paper.
verb
- 1. affect or be affected with mildew: "the flat was very damp and mildewed"
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MILDEW definition: 1. a black, green, or whitish area caused by a fungus that grows on things such as plants, paper…. Learn more.
In horticulture, mildews are species of fungus in the order Erysiphales, or fungus-like organisms in the family Peronosporaceae. It is also used more generally to mean mold growth.
The meaning of MILDEW is a superficial usually whitish growth produced especially on organic matter or living plants by fungi (as of the families Erysiphaceae and Peronosporaceae). How to use mildew in a sentence.
Mildew definition: a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usually whitish coating on the surface of affected parts, caused by any of various fungi.. See examples of MILDEW used in a sentence.
a black, green, or whitish area caused by a fungus that grows on things such as plants, paper, cloth, or buildings, usually if the conditions are warm and wet: There are patches of mildew on the walls. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Bacteria, molds, germs & viruses. abacterial.
noun. 1. a thin, furry, usually whitish coating or discoloration, caused by a fungus, that forms on the surface of various plants, on organic matter, or on damp paper, cloth, bathroom tiles, etc. 2. any fungus that attacks various plants or that produces such a coating or discoloration. 3. any plant disease, as powdery mildew, caused by such fungus
Mildew is a kind of fungus that grows in damp environments. If you find a white, musty-smelling powder on a book that's been stored in the basement, it's probably mildew. Yuck! Mildew and mold are closely related — mildew is a less harmful kind of fungus, though both can cause breathing problems.
1. a disease of plants, characterized by a cottony, usu. whitish coating on the affected parts, caused by any of various fungi. 2. any of these fungi, esp. downy mildew or powdery mildew. 3. any similar coating or discoloration caused by fungi, as on fabrics, leather, etc., when exposed to moisture. v.t., v.i.
Definition of mildew noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
MILDEW meaning: a usually white substance that grows on the surface of things in wet, warm conditions.
