Mildew Meaning in English
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Definition
A type of fungus that appears as a thin, white or gray coating on damp surfaces, often found on walls, fabric, or food.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to surface-level fungi growing in damp, musty environments (not as deep or black as 'mold'). Common in cleaning and household discussions: 'mildew stains', 'mildew smell'. Not typically used for food spoilage (use 'mold').
Spanish: moho (blanco)Portuguese (BR): mofo (branco)Portuguese (PT): bolor (branco)Chinese (Simplified): 霉菌Chinese (Traditional): 黴菌Hindi: फफूंदीArabic: عفنBengali: ছত্রাক (আর্দ্রতা-জনিত) - ধূসর সাদা ছত্রাকRussian: плесень (поверхностная) - мучнистый налётJapanese: カビ（ミルデュー） - 白カビVietnamese: nấm mốc (trắng) - mốc bề mặtKorean: 곰팡이(흰곰팡이)Turkish: küf (yüzeysel) - mildiyöUrdu: سفید پھپھوندی - ملائم پھپھوندیIndonesian: jamur (permukaan) - embun jamur
Example Sentences
There is mildew on the bathroom wall.
basic
The old book smells like mildew.
basic
Too much moisture causes mildew to grow.
basic
I left my wet clothes out and now they’re covered in mildew.
natural
After the flood, the basement started to smell strongly of mildew.
natural
You can usually get rid of mildew with some cleaning spray and scrubbing.
natural