noun
- plural of mildew; fungal growths that appear as white or grayish patches on surfaces, especially in damp conditions
verb
- third person singular present of mildew; becomes affected with or causes mildew to grow
Examples
- The basement walls showed several different types of mildews.
- Various mildews had formed on the old books in storage.
- The humid weather encourages mildews to spread quickly.
- She mildews her plants by overwatering them.
- The fabric mildews easily in this damp climate.
- Without proper ventilation, the bathroom mildews frequently.