mildewing

Meanings

• noun

  The gradual spoilage of organic material, such as food or plant matter, caused by the growth of fungi.

  - "The milk in the refrigerator started to mildew after a week."
  - "Farmers take steps to prevent mildew from growing on their crops."

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Variants

List of all variants of mildewing that leads to same result
mildew , mildewed , mildewing , mildews

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Etymology

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From Old English myldewen, myldewig, meaning 'mold, mildew'.

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Trivia

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1. Mildewing is not limited to food and plants; it can also affect textiles, such as clothes and carpets.

2. Mildewing is a common problem in humid environments, such as basements and bathrooms.

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Related Concepts

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1. mold: A type of fungus that grows on organic material and can cause mildewing.

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How to Memorize "mildewing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of bread left out for too long and covered in small green spots. That's mildewing.
   - Visualize the process of fungi growing and spreading on organic material.

2. associate
   

   - Associate mildewing with spoiled food or plants.
   - Link mildewing with the growth of fungi.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mildewing starts with an 'M', just like mold.
   - Mildewing is a type of spoilage, remember the 'S' in spoilage.

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