mould growth

  • 1mould — Ⅰ. mould [1] (US mold) ► NOUN 1) a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens. 2) something made in this way, especially a jelly or mousse. 3) a distinctive type, style, or character. ► VERB 1) …

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  • 2mould — (Brit.) məʊld n. pattern or form for giving a particular shape; something that has been molded; nature, character; decorative edging, patterned rim; fungal growth (also mold) v. fashion, shape; shape or form in a mold; become moldy, mildew;… …

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  • 3mould — There are three separate words spelt this way in BrE: a hollow container for making a shape, a fungous growth, and loose friable earth. All three have corresponding verbs. In AmE the spelling in all meanings is mold …

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  • 4mould — (BrE) (AmE mold) noun 1 hollow container ADJECTIVE ▪ jello (AmE), jelly (BrE) ▪ terrine ▪ ring ▪ prepared …

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  • 5mould — I. /moʊld / (say mohld) noun 1. a hollow form or matrix for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state. 2. that on or about which something is formed or made. 3. something formed in or on a mould: a mould of jelly. 4. the …

  • 6mould — mould1 (US mold) noun 1》 a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens. 2》 a dish made in a mould, such as a mousse. 3》 a distinctive form, style, or character: a superb striker in the same mould …

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  • 7mould — 1. n. & v. (US mold) n. 1 a hollow container into which molten metal etc. is poured or soft material is pressed to harden into a required shape. 2 a a metal or earthenware vessel used to give shape to puddings etc. b a pudding etc. made in this… …

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  • 8Mould — Mold Mold, Mould Mould, n. [OE. molde, AS. molde; akin to D. mul, G. mull, mulm, OHG. molt, molta, Icel. mold, Dan. muld, Sw. mull, Goth. mulda, and E. meal flour. See {Meal}, and cf. {Mole} an animal, {Mull}, v.] [The prevalent spelling is,… …

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  • 9mould — Mold Mold, Mould Mould, n. [OE. molde, AS. molde; akin to D. mul, G. mull, mulm, OHG. molt, molta, Icel. mold, Dan. muld, Sw. mull, Goth. mulda, and E. meal flour. See {Meal}, and cf. {Mole} an animal, {Mull}, v.] [The prevalent spelling is,… …

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  • 10Mould — Mold Mold, Mould Mould, n. [From the p. p. of OE. moulen to become moldy, to rot, prob. fr. Icel. mygla to grow musty, mugga mugginess; cf. Sw. m[ o]gla to grow moldy. See {Muggy}, and cf. {Moldy}.] (Bot.) A growth of minute fungi of various… …

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