mildew in French
mildew in French is mildiou — mildew means a powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.
mildew in French
mildiou
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
What does "mildew" mean?
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noun A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.
"The bathroom tiles were spotted with black mildew from the constant steam."
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verb To become covered in, or ruin something with, this fungal growth.
"The old curtains had mildewed after years in the damp attic."
mildew in a sentence
- The bathroom tiles were spotted with black mildew from the constant steam.
- Leave the tent out to dry properly or it will grow mildew.
- The old curtains had mildewed after years in the damp attic.
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What is "mildew" in French?
"mildew" in French is mildiou. mildew means: A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.
How do you use "mildew" in a sentence?
Example: "The bathroom tiles were spotted with black mildew from the constant steam." In French, "mildew" is mildiou.
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