mildew


Definition: Meaning of, mildew in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪldjuː /

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  1. a white or grey substance that grows on walls or other surfaces in wet, slightly warm conditions
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mildew used in phrases

  • downy mildew (noun)
    1. any of various fungi of the family Peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons
  • false mildew (noun)
    1. any of various fungi of the family Peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons
  • onion mildew (noun)
    1. fungus causing a downy mildew on onions
  • potato mildew (noun)
    1. a blight of potatoes
  • powdery mildew (noun)
    1. any of various fungi of the genus Erysiphe producing powdery conidia on the host surface
  • tobacco mildew (noun)
    1. fungus causing a downy mildew on growing tobacco
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