식물이나 습기 찬 종이, 가죽 등의 유기물 표면에 생기는 얇고 하얀 곰팡이 코팅.
A thin whitish coating consisting of minute fungal hyphae, growing on plants or damp organic material such as paper or leather.
예문:
"The damp basement air caused the cardboard boxes to develop a thick layer of mildew."
"Regular cleaning is necessary to prevent mildew from forming in the grout of the tiles."
다양한 균류에 의해 발생하며 잎이나 줄기에 하얀 가루가 앉은 것처럼 보이는 식물 병해.
A plant disease caused by various fungi, characterized by a white powdery coating on leaves and stems.
예문:
"The gardener applied a fungicide to save the roses from a severe case of powdery mildew."
"Late summer rains can increase the risk of mildew spreading through the vineyard."
곰팡이가 생기거나 백분병에 걸리다.
To become affected by or covered with mildew.
예문:
"If you leave the wet towels in a pile, they will quickly start to mildew."
"The ancient manuscripts began to mildew after the library's climate control system failed."