Definitions for mold
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. cast, mold, mould, stampnoun

   the distinctive form in which a thing is made

   "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

2. mold, mould, castnoun

   container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

3. mold, mouldnoun

   loose soil rich in organic matter

4. mildew, mold, mouldnoun

   the process of becoming mildewed

5. mold, mouldnoun

   a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

6. mold, mouldnoun

   a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

   "a lobster mold"; "a gelatin dessert made in a mold"

7. mold, mouldnoun

   a distinctive nature, character, or type

   "a leader in the mold of her predecessors"

8. mold, mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculptureverb

   sculpture produced by molding

9. model, mold, mouldverb

   form in clay, wax, etc

   "model a head with clay"

10. mold, mildewverb

    become moldy; spoil due to humidity

    "The furniture molded in the old house"

11. cast, mold, mouldverb

    form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

    "cast a bronze sculpture"

12. shape, form, work, mold, mould, forgeverb

    make something, usually for a specific function

    "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

13. moldverb

    fit tightly, follow the contours of

    "The dress molds her beautiful figure"

14. determine, shape, mold, influence, regulateverb

    shape or influence; give direction to

    "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mold

   A mold (US) or mould (UK, NZ, AU, ZA, IN, CA, IE) is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. In contrast, fungi that can adopt a single-celled growth habit are called yeasts. Molds are a large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species in which 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 previously classified as 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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mold

   Mold is a type of fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. These fast-growing organisms are typically found in damp, warm conditions and reproduce by releasing spores. Mold is known for its ability to break down and decompose organic materials such as leaves and wood. While some molds are beneficial for the ecosystem and in food production, others can pose health risks to humans and animals and can cause damage to structures when growth is unchecked.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Moldnoun

   a spot; a blemish; a mole

2. Mold

   alt. of Mould

3. Moldverb

   alt. of Mould

4. Moldnoun

   alt. of Mould

5. Moldverb

   alt. of Mould

6. Moldverb

   alt. of Mould

7. Moldnoun

   alt. of Mould

8. Moldverb

   alt. of Mould

9. Etymology: [See Mole a spot.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mold

   A mold, or mould, is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. Molds are a large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species where 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 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 numbers of asexual spores formed by differentiation at the ends of hyphae. The mode of formation and shape of these spores is traditionally used to classify the mold fungi. Many of these spores are colored, making the fungus much more obvious to the human eye at this stage in its life-cycle. In contrast, fungi that can adopt a single celled growth habit are called yeasts. 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. Molds cause biodegradation of natural materials, that 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 foods, beverages, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Some diseases of animals and humans can be caused by molds, usually as a result of allergic sensitivity to their spores or caused by toxic compounds produced as molds grow.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mold

   See Mould.

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1. MOLD

   What does MOLD stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the MOLD acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

2. Mold

   Mold vs. Mould -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Mold and Mould.

3. Mold

   Mold vs. Mole -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Mold and Mole.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MOLD

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mold is ranked #95115 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Mold surname appeared 192 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Mold.
   
   90.6% or 174 total occurrences were White.
   5.2% or 10 total occurrences were Asian.
   3.1% or 6 total occurrences were Black.

Matched Categories

1. • Art
   • Cause
   • Change
   • Cling
   • Dessert
   • Dish
   • Fungus
   • Hallmark
   • Shape
   • Soil

How to pronounce mold?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say mold in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mold in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mold in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of mold in a Sentence

1. Jan Barani:

   He’s breaking the mold on everything... he has proven that spending large sums of money does not guarantee success.

2. Larry Welch:

   The result to date has been ... the worst of all worlds, pressing the Falcon 9 commercially oriented approach into a comfortable government mold that eliminates or significantly reduces the expected benefits to the government of the commercial approach. Both teams need to adjust.

3. Mark Kantrowitz:

   Unless there is a specific reason why your home is worth much less, an appraisal is unlikely to yield much of an adjustment, but, who knows? Perhaps your home is haunted, or has toxic mold, or is infested with thousands of snakes.

4. Amandla Stenberg:

   It’s a really, really hard thing to be silenced. And it’s deeply bruising to fight against your identity and to mold yourself into shapes that you just should n’t be in, as someone who identifies as a black, bisexual woman, I’ve been through it, and it’s hurts. It’s awkward and it’s uncomfortable. But then I realized because of Solange [ Knowles ], and Ava DuVerney, and Willow [ Smith ], and all the black girls watching this right now, that there’s absolutely nothing to change.

5. Elizabeth Lombardo:

   Breaking your own mold can only make you stronger and more confident to reach higher levels in your professional and personal life.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mold
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mold
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mold
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=mold
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html