mildew

Noun
  1. The process of becoming mildewed (synset 113537379)
    is a type of: spoilage, spoiling - the process of becoming spoiled
    same as: mold, mould
  2. A fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter (synset 113098055)
    is a type of: fungus - an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
    subtypes:
    • powdery mildew - any of various fungi of the genus Erysiphe producing powdery conidia on the host surface
    • downy mildew, false mildew - any of various fungi of the family Peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons
Verb
  1. Become moldy;
    Spoil due to humidity (synset 200211164)
    "The furniture molded in the old house"
    is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    subtypes:
    • smut - become affected with smut
    • dry-rot - affect or be affected with dry rot
    same as: mold

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