noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
powdery
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In Champagne the Pinot Noir is the variety least affected by powdery mildew .
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At the end of the season their leaves are frequently dulled and disfigured by powdery mildew .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A nightmare of wilt and mildew , of fungus and blackspot.
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But before you do that, you can determine whether some of it is mildew by wiping a small area with bleach.
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But the floors feel spongy with moisture, and the air is saturated with the smell of mildew and fried fish.
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Each of the three sails was then treated with a special liquid to discourage mildew and rot.
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He examined them carefully for signs of mildew before putting them on.
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It was air that seemed to have been trapped in here for decades, and which smelled of mildew .
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Keep aster plants well watered to help prevent attacks of mildew .
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On top was a rug, colourless with age and stained with mildew .