mold vs mildew
Definitions
noun
- loose soil rich in organic matter
- the process of becoming mildewed
- a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- sculpture produced by molding
verb
- shape or influence; give direction to
- become moldy; spoil due to humidity
- make something, usually for a specific function
- fit tightly, follow the contours of
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
Examples
It's hay that may have become moldy - if it was moist when put in the haymow - but it is just as effective for mulching as good hay, and a great deal cheaper.
The play attracted a great deal of interest: the leading members of the State Yiddish Theater in Moscow (known by the acronym GOSET) came to see it, and the work was the first of several plays to tour other performance halls throughout the Moldavian Republic, including Tiraspol and Chernovtsy.
In chronic smoldering cases, inflammatory bowel disease can be misdiagnosed, and treatment with steroids only exacerbates the infection.
Definitions
noun
- the process of becoming mildewed
- a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
verb
- become moldy; spoil due to humidity
Examples
In recent years the Grahams have had to put up with freezing cold, mildew and woodworm.
Some are prone to mildew and wilt; avoid tall kinds.
Use 100% polyester thread to help prevent the thread from mildewing.
