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moldiness

/mˈoʊldinəs/ noun

The state or degree of being moldy.

Word Origin From Old Norse 'mygla' — that fuzzy fungus on old bread. Moldiness is the state of being moldy, built with -y and -ness. The PIE root *meug- meant 'slimy, slippery', and you can see the same damp vibe in its cognate 'muggy' — warm and humid air that practically grows mold.

noun The state or degree of being moldy. countable

The moldiness of the basement was evident from the musty smell.

(名词) 发霉程度；霉变程度

地下室的霉变程度从发霉的气味中显而易见。

(sustantivo) enmohecimiento; mohosidad [El estado o grado de estar enmohecido.]

El enmohecimiento del sótano era evidente por el olor a humedad.

(nom) moisissure; état moisi [État ou degré de ce qui est moisi, couvert de moisissures.]

La moldiness du sous-sol était évidente à cause de l'odeur de moisi.

(Substantiv) Schimmeligkeit; Schimmelbefall [Zustand, in dem etwas von Schimmel befallen ist oder stark nach Schimmel riecht.]

Der muffige Geruch verriet die **moldiness** des Kellers.

(名詞) カビが生えている状態、カビの程度。

地下室のカビ臭さは、むっとする匂いではっきりと感じ取れた。

(substantivo) mofo; bolor; apodrecimento; fungosidade [O estado ou grau de estar mofado.]

O mofo do porão era evidente pelo cheiro de umidade.

Synonyms: mustiness mildew fustiness dampness decay rot staleness fungus Antonyms: freshness cleanliness dryness sweetness
Word parts: mold + y + ness

Related words

moldy mugginess

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