Definitions for moldy
ˈmoʊl dimoldy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. moldy, mouldy, mustyadjective

   covered with or smelling of mold

   "moldy bread"; "a moldy (or musty) odor"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. moldyadjective

   Covered with mold.

2. moldyadjective

   Stale or musty.

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1. moldy

   A mold (US, PH) or mould (UK, CW) is one of the structures certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all fungi form molds. Some fungi form mushrooms; others grow as single cells and are called microfungi (for example yeasts). A large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species form molds. 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 once considered 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.

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1. moldy

   Moldy refers to an object or substance that is covered in or contaminated by mold, a type of fungus that develops in damp and decaying organic material. This term is often used to describe food or other items that have been left in humid conditions for too long, resulting in fungal growth. Moldy conditions are typically characterized by a musty smell and a discolored, often furry or slimy, appearance.

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1. Moldy

   alt. of Mouldy

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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

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of moldy in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of moldy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of moldy in a Sentence

1. The February report:

   Moldy hay has been found during previous veterinary inspections and can lead to respiratory infections, colic, and death.

2. Angela White:

   Brains are like sponges... If allowed to remain moist for too long they become moldy.

3. Scott C. Holstad:

   as i said her nostrils flared like a white lion, i blinked and she was gone. what one imagines. i dream moldy words. at times she yawned, as i said that, and her nostrils flared most beautifully.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=moldy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Moldy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldy
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moldy