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mould vs dry-rot

dry-rot vs mould

mould is a noun but dry-rot is not a noun.

mould and dry-rot both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mould Yes No Yes No
dry-rot No No Yes No
As verbs, dry-rot is a hyponym of mould; that is, dry-rot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mould:
  • mould: become moldy; spoil due to humidity
  • dry-rot: affect or be affected with dry rot
Other hyponyms of mould include smut.
mould (noun) dry-rot (noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
sculpture produced by molding
a distinctive nature, character, or type
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
the process of becoming mildewed
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
loose soil rich in organic matter
mould (verb) dry-rot (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity affect or be affected with dry rot
shape or influence; give direction to
fit tightly, follow the contours of
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
make something, usually for a specific function
form in clay, wax, etc
Difference between mould and dry-rot

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