Mildewy vs. Mildew

Mildewy vs. Mildew — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Mildewy and Mildew

Mildewyadjective

Of, pertaining to, or affected with mildew

Mildewnoun

(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

Mildewverb

(transitive) To taint with mildew.

Mildewverb

(intransitive) To become tainted with mildew.

Mildewnoun

the process of becoming mildewed

Mildewnoun

a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter

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Mildewverb

become moldy; spoil due to humidity;

The furniture molded in the old house