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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.
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.
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. acidophilus. acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
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.
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
1. a. Any of various fungi or oomycetes that form a superficial, usually whitish growth on plants and various organic materials. b. A plant disease caused by such organisms. 2. A superficial coating or discoloration of organic materials, such as cloth, paper, or leather, caused by fungi, especially under damp conditions.
mildew, a conspicuous mass of white threadlike hyphae and fruiting structures produced by various fungi. Mildew is commonly associated with damp cloth, fibres, leather goods, and several plant diseases (downy mildew and powdery mildew). Mildew-causing fungi use these substances as sources of food for growth and reproduction.
Definition of mildew noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. mildew. noun. /ˈmɪldjuː/ /ˈmɪlduː/ [uncountable] a very small white fungus that grows on walls, plants, food, etc. in warm wet conditions. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.
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.
