mildew

• Существительное, обозначающее поверхностный, обычно беловатый грибковый налет, развивающийся на органических веществах, или процесс поражения таким грибком.

A noun referring to a superficial, usually whitish fungal growth that develops on organic matter, or the process of becoming affected by such a fungus.

uncountable

1. Process of becoming mildewedB2formal

   The state or process in which organic matter becomes affected by mildew, typically due to damp conditions.

   Процесс поражения плесенью

   • The constant dampness in the basement caused the mildew of the stored cardboard boxes.
   • Old books left in a humid room are at risk of mildew.
   • If you don't dry the towels properly, mildew can set in within a few days.

2. Fungus growthB1formalscientific

   A superficial, often white or grayish fungus that grows on organic matter such as plants, food, or damp surfaces.

   Плесень

   • A white mildew covered the old bread left in the pantry.
   • The bathroom tiles had patches of mildew due to poor ventilation.
   • Gardeners often find mildew on rose leaves in humid weather.
   • He had to scrub the mildew from the shower curtain.

   Synonymsfungusmold

• Процесс поражения или покрытия тонким беловатым или сероватым грибковым налётом, обычно из-за влажных условий.

A verb used to describe the process of becoming affected or covered with a thin, whitish, or grayish fungal growth, typically due to damp conditions.

1. Become moldyB2formal

   To become affected by a thin, whitish, or grayish fungal growth, typically due to dampness or humidity.

   Плесневеть

   • The old books began to mildew in the damp basement.
   • If you don't dry the towels properly, they will mildew.
   • The wooden frame mildewed after being left in the rain.

   Synonymsmoldmust