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mildew
/ˈmɪldjuː/
noun
pleśń
Definition
A type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces, appearing as a white or grey furry coating.
Examples
There was mildew growing on the bathroom walls due to the humidity.
Na ścianach łazienki rosła pleśń z powodu wilgoci.
She noticed a patch of mildew on her old books.
Zauważyła plamę pleśni na swoich starych książkach.
Collocations
remove mildewblack mildewmildew growth
verb
pleśnieć
Definition
To become covered with mildew.
Examples
If you leave wet clothes in a pile, they will mildew.
Jeśli zostawisz mokre ubrania w stosie, spleśnieją.
The old bread started to mildew after a few days.
Stary chleb zaczął pleśnieć po kilku dniach.
Collocations
clothes mildewfabric mildew
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