Mildewing: meaning, definitions and examples
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mildewing
[ หmษชl.dju.ษชล ]
fungal growth
Mildewing refers to the process where mold or fungus develops on a moist surface, often characterized by a musty odor and discoloration. It typically occurs in warm, damp environments and can affect various materials including wood, textiles, and food.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The walls showed signs of mildewing after a heavy rain.
- Mildewing on the curtains made the room smell unpleasant.
- The abandoned house was infested with mildewing throughout.
- Proper ventilation can prevent mildewing in bathrooms.
Translations
Translations of the word "mildewing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mofando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคซเฅเคเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schimmelbildung
๐ฎ๐ฉ jamur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปััะฝัะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pleลnienie
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใ
๐ซ๐ท moisissure
๐ช๐ธ moho
๐น๐ท mantar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณฐํก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ plรญseล
๐ธ๐ฐ pleseล
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ plesen
๐ฎ๐ธ mygla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทะตาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ miko
๐ฒ๐ฝ moho
Etymology
The term 'mildewing' derives from the Middle English word 'mildew', which means 'honeydew'. Initially, it referred to the sweet exudate from certain aphids, but over time it evolved to encompass the idea of a plant disease caused by aerial spores. The old English components are 'mil' meaning 'soft' and 'dew' referring to moisture. The change in meaning reflects the historical understanding of how fungi thrive in moist conditions. As the word transitioned into our contemporary usage, it became firmly associated with the undesirable growth of mold on various surfaces, marking a significant linguistic shift from its original connotation.