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mildew vs powdery mildew

powdery mildew vs mildew

mildew and powdery mildew both are nouns.

mildew is a verb but powdery mildew is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mildew Yes No Yes No
powdery mildew Yes No No No
As nouns, powdery mildew is a hyponym of mildew; that is, powdery mildew is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mildew:
  • mildew: a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter
  • powdery mildew: any of various fungi of the genus Erysiphe producing powdery conidia on the host surface
Other hyponyms of mildew include downy mildew, false mildew.
mildew (noun) powdery mildew (noun)
a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter any of various fungi of the genus Erysiphe producing powdery conidia on the host surface
the process of becoming mildewed
mildew (verb) powdery mildew (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
Difference between mildew and powdery mildew

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