mildew
IPA: mˈɪɫdu
noun
- (phytopathology) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
verb
- (transitive) To taint with mildew.
- (intransitive) To become tainted with mildew.
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Examples of "mildew" in Sentences
- The mold that grows in your shower is called mildew.
- Okay, let's get it out of here, the mildew is already starting to get to me.
- It would be a good idea to treat all the walls in the room because mildew is a microscopic spore and even though it may not be visible, it may still be present.
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