mildew has definitions from the field of botany
1
[ noun ] the process of becoming mildewed

Synonyms

mold

Related terms

spoilage mold

2
[ verb ] become moldy; spoil due to humidity

Synonyms

mold

Examples

"The furniture molded in the old house"

Related terms

change dry-rot smut

3
[ noun ] (botany) a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
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