Mildew
noun
A type of fungus that grows on damp materials or plants causing damage.
If you don't air your bathroom regularly, you might find mildew growing on the walls.
Often appears as...
- mildew growth
- prevent mildew
verb
When materials or plants are affected by mildew fungus.
The old books in the basement have mildewed from the dampness.
Often appears as...
- mildew spreads
- mildew develops
noun
A type of fungus that grows on damp materials or plants causing damage.
If you don't air your bathroom regularly, you might find mildew growing on the walls.
Often appears as...
- mildew growth
- prevent mildew
verb
When materials or plants are affected by mildew fungus.
The old books in the basement have mildewed from the dampness.
Often appears as...
- mildew spreads
- mildew develops
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Dampness Indicator
Mildew often suggests problems with moisture, alerting you to damp areas.
The musty smell and mildew on the ceiling indicated a leak.
Pro Tip 2/3Damage Implications
Mildew can signify ruin, especially when associated with perishable items or property.
Mildew on the vintage dress had caused irrevocable discoloration.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Indicator
Mentioning mildew can imply health concerns such as allergies or respiratory issues.
The tenants complained of mildew and its aggravation of asthma symptoms.
Pro Tip 1/3Dampness Indicator
Mildew often suggests problems with moisture, alerting you to damp areas.
The musty smell and mildew on the ceiling indicated a leak.
Pro Tip 2/3Damage Implications
Mildew can signify ruin, especially when associated with perishable items or property.
Mildew on the vintage dress had caused irrevocable discoloration.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Indicator
Mentioning mildew can imply health concerns such as allergies or respiratory issues.
The tenants complained of mildew and its aggravation of asthma symptoms.
Pro Tip 1/3Dampness Indicator
Mildew often suggests problems with moisture, alerting you to damp areas.
The musty smell and mildew on the ceiling indicated a leak.
Pro Tip 2/3Damage Implications
Mildew can signify ruin, especially when associated with perishable items or property.
Mildew on the vintage dress had caused irrevocable discoloration.
Pro Tip 3/3Health Indicator
Mentioning mildew can imply health concerns such as allergies or respiratory issues.
The tenants complained of mildew and its aggravation of asthma symptoms.
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Video examples
Meet the microscopic...
Well, it's not quite true. You're actually feeling thousands of microscopic creatures that live on our face and fingers. You're feeling some of the fungi that drifted down from the air ducts today. They set off our allergies and smell of mildew.
Video examples
Meet the microscopic...
Well, it's not quite true. You're actually feeling thousands of microscopic creatures that live on our face and fingers. You're feeling some of the fungi that drifted down from the air ducts today. They set off our allergies and smell of mildew.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Lyor Cohen
American Businessman
I like moments of staleness and mildew, simply because it creates the lane for change.
Quote examples
Lyor Cohen
American Businessman
I like moments of staleness and mildew, simply because it creates the lane for change.
Example 1 of 1
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