Mold vs. Mildew
Mold and mildew, both are a type of fungi which is grown on various surfaces. The main difference between mold and mildew lies in their appearance and on the types of surfaces over which they appear. Mold is usually black, grey or brown and is grown on various food material while mildew is powdery pattern over damp surfaces.
Key Differences
Mold particularly appear in areas having moist environment. Mildew tends to damage various plants or crops.
Mold is usually fuzzy while mildew is grown in powdery form.
Pattern of growth of mold is in the form of multi-cellular filaments or hyphae while mildew is grown in flat pattern.
Mold has got some beneficial uses as well, like it is used in making food products and various medicines. Whereas, mildew has no such beneficial use.
Janet White
Sep 05, 2015
Mold exposure could be avoided by checking humidity levels inside the house and to take measures to control it. While mildew exposure could also be prevented by using various mildew removals.
Janet White
Sep 05, 2015
Mold and Mildew Definitions
Mold
A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
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Mildew
Any of various fungi or oomycetes that form a superficial, usually whitish growth on plants and various organic materials.
Mold
A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.
Mildew
A plant disease caused by such organisms.
Mold
Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
Mildew
A superficial coating or discoloration of organic materials, such as cloth, paper, or leather, caused by fungi, especially under damp conditions.
Mold
The shape or pattern of a mold.
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Mildew
To affect or become affected with mildew.
Mold
General shape or form
The oval mold of her face.
Mildew
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
Mold
Distinctive character or type
A leader in the mold of her predecessors.
Mildew
(transitive) To taint with mildew.
Mold
A fixed or restrictive pattern or form
A method of scientific investigation that broke the mold and led to a new discovery.
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Mildew
(intransitive) To become tainted with mildew.
Mold
(Architecture) See molding.
Mildew
A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
Mold
Any of various filamentous fungi that grow on and contribute to the decay of organic matter.
Mildew
To taint with mildew; as, mildewed clothing.
He . . . mildews the white wheat.
Mold
A growth of such fungi.
Mildew
To become tainted with mildew.
Mold
Any of various other saprophytic or parasitic organisms that resemble fungi, such as slime molds or water molds.
Mildew
The process of becoming mildewed
Mold
Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.
Mildew
A fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
Mold
The earth; the ground.
Mildew
Become moldy; spoil due to humidity;
The furniture molded in the old house
Mold
The earth of the grave.
Mold
(Archaic) Earth as the substance of the human body.
Mold
To form (something) out of a fluid or plastic material
Molded a cup out of clay.
Mold
To form into a particular shape; give shape to
Molded the clay into a ball.
Mold
To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
A teacher who helps to mold the minds of his students.
Mold
To fit closely by following the contours of (the body). Used of clothing.
Mold
To assume a certain shape
Shoes that gradually molded to my feet.
Mold
To become moldy.
Mold
A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
Mold
A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.
Mold
Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
Mold
The shape or pattern of a mold.
Mold
General shape or form.
The oval mold of her face
Mold
Distinctive character or type.
A leader in the mold of her predecessors
Mold
A fixed or restrictive pattern or form.
His method of scientific investigation broke the mold and led to a new discovery.
Mold
(architecture) A group of moldings.
The arch mold of a porch or doorway;
The pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts
Mold
(anatomy) A fontanelle.
Mold
A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.
Mold
A fungus that creates such colored, furry growths.
Mold
Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.
Mold
Earth, ground.
Mold
The top or crown of the head.
Mold
(transitive) To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
Mold
(transitive) To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
Mold
(transitive) To fit closely by following the contours of.
Mold
(transitive) To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
Mold
(transitive) To ornament with moldings.
Mold
(intransitive) To be shaped in or as if in a mold.
These shoes gradually molded to my feet.
Mold
(transitive) To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
Mold
(intransitive) To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
Mold
To cover with mold or soil.
Mold
A spot; a blemish; a mole.
Mold
Crumbling, soft, friable earth; esp., earth containing the remains or constituents of organic matter, and suited to the growth of plants; soil.
Mold
Earthy material; the matter of which anything is formed; composing substance; material.
The etherial mold,Incapable of stain.
Nature formed me of her softest mold.
Mold
A growth of minute fungi of various kinds, esp. those of the great groups Hyphomycetes, and Physomycetes, forming on damp or decaying organic matter.
Mold
The matrix, or cavity, in which anything is shaped, and from which it takes its form; also, the body or mass containing the cavity; as, a sand mold; a jelly mold.
Mold
That on which, or in accordance with which, anything is modeled or formed; anything which serves to regulate the size, form, etc., as the pattern or templet used by a shipbuilder, carpenter, or mason.
The glass of fashion and the mold of form.
Mold
Cast; form; shape; character.
Crowned with an architrave of antique mold.
Mold
A group of moldings; as, the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts.
Mold
A fontanel.
Mold
A frame with a wire cloth bottom, on which the pump is drained to form a sheet, in making paper by hand.
Mold
To cover with mold or soil.
Mold
To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
Mold
To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
Mold
To form into a particular shape; to shape; to model; to fashion.
He forgeth and moldeth metals.
Did I request thee, Maker, from my clayTo mold me man?
Mold
To ornament by molding or carving the material of; as, a molded window jamb.
Mold
To knead; as, to mold dough or bread.
Mold
To form a mold of, as in sand, in which a casting may be made.
Mold
The distinctive form in which a thing is made;
Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
Mold
Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
Mold
Loose soil rich in organic matter
Mold
The process of becoming mildewed
Mold
A fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
Mold
Sculpture produced by molding
Mold
Form in clay, wax, etc;
Model a head with clay
Mold
Become moldy; spoil due to humidity;
The furniture molded in the old house
Mold
Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold;
Cast a bronze sculpture
Mold
Make something, usually for a specific function;
She molded the riceballs carefully
Form cylinders from the dough
Shape a figure
Work the metal into a sword
Mold
Fit tightly, follow the contours of;
The dress molds her beautiful figure
Mold
Shape or influence; give direction to;
Experience often determines ability
Mold public opinion
What is Mold?
Mold is usually grey, black, brown, blue, yellow or green in color. Its appearance is fuzzy and is usually grown on food material. The form of growth in the case of mold is quite different. It grows in the form of hyphae or multi-cellular filaments. Moreover, it includes all kinds of microscopic fungi. The exist on any organic matter like clothing, ceilings, paper, floors. Particularly those areas which have moisture management problems. It causes a great damage to the area it affects at home. That is why they can cause many health related problems as well, like respiratory problems, allergic issues, inflammation, mental status changes, fatigue, sinus, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, pain and various such conditions. However, some molds are also used to make food, antibiotics and various other medicines.
What is Mildews?
Mildew is usually powdery or or downy in nature. Their growth pattern is flat. Mildew appear as white in color and then is gradually changed to yellow, brown or black color. Downy mildew appears white in color at first and then is changed to brown color. Moreover, it causes damage to various crops and plants. Like mold, it also causes health related issues like sneezing, cough, pneumonia, allergic reactions, sore throat, headache and other respiratory problems. We can control mildew exposure by keeping the affected area free from moisture by using various mildew removers which are available in the market too. Infected plants could be removed to avoid exposure.
