Definitions for mouldy
mouldy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. moldy, mouldy, mustyadjective

   covered with or smelling of mold

   "moldy bread"; "a moldy (or musty) odor"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mouldyadjective

   Covered with mould.

2. mouldyadjective

   Neglected.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mouldyadjective

   Overgrown with concretions.

   Etymology: from mould.

   Is thy name mouldy?
   —— Yea.
   —— ’Tis the more time thou wert us’d.
   —— Ha, ha, ha; most excellent: things that are mouldy lack use. Well said, Sir John. William Shakespeare, Henry IV.

   The marble looks white and fresh, as being exposed to the winds and salt sea-vapours, that by continually fretting it preserves itself from that mouldy colour which others contract. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mouldy

   A mold (US, PH) or mould (UK, CW) is one of the structures certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all fungi form molds. Some fungi form mushrooms; others grow as single cells and are called microfungi (for example yeasts). A large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species form molds. The growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food. The network of these tubular branching hyphae, called a mycelium, is considered a single organism. The hyphae are generally transparent, so the mycelium appears like very fine, fluffy white threads over the surface. Cross-walls (septa) may delimit connected compartments along the hyphae, each containing one or multiple, genetically identical nuclei. The dusty texture of many molds is caused by profuse production of asexual spores (conidia) formed by differentiation at the ends of hyphae. The mode of formation and shape of these spores is traditionally used to classify molds. Many of these spores are colored, making the fungus much more obvious to the human eye at this stage in its life-cycle. Molds are considered to be microbes and do not form a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping, but can be found in the divisions Zygomycota and Ascomycota. In the past, most molds were classified within the Deuteromycota. Mold had been used as a common name for now non-fungal groups such as water molds or slime molds that were once considered fungi.Molds cause biodegradation of natural materials, which can be unwanted when it becomes food spoilage or damage to property. They also play important roles in biotechnology and food science in the production of various pigments, foods, beverages, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Some diseases of animals and humans can be caused by certain molds: disease may result from allergic sensitivity to mold spores, from growth of pathogenic molds within the body, or from the effects of ingested or inhaled toxic compounds (mycotoxins) produced by molds.

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1. mouldy

   Mouldy refers to an object, surface or substance that is covered with or affected by a fungal growth called mould, typically due to decay or damp conditions. It may often present a fuzzy or slimy appearance, and can produce a musty smell. Mouldy items can potentially pose various health risks, especially respiratory problems.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mouldy

   overgrown with, or containing, mold; as, moldy cheese or bread

2. Mouldy

   see Mold, Molder, Moldy, etc

3. Etymology: [From Mold the growth of fungi.]

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How to say mouldy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mouldy in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mouldy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of mouldy in a Sentence

1. Badara Kante:

   It takes longer (to prepare the beans) and even then the quality is only average. Not only are the beans small, but now they are also mouldy and slated.

2. Muhammad Ali:

   If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mouldy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mouldy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=mouldy
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouldy
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouldy
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=mouldy