Disease and Mildew

Disease

Disease noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

Mildew and disease are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mildew" instead a noun "Disease".

Nearby Word: diseased

Mildew

Mildew noun - A fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter.
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Synonyms for Mildew

Disease and mildew are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disease" instead a noun "Mildew".

Nearby Words: mildewed, mildewy, mildewing
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