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Definition of mildewcide

mildewcide

/ˈmɪlduːˌsaɪd/
mil · dew · cide
Plural:mildewcides
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mildewcide Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A chemical substance or agent specifically formulated to kill, destroy, or inhibit the growth of mildew.

Example

"Before repainting the damp basement walls, the contractor mixed a strong mildewcide into the primer to prevent future fungal growth."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the English word 'mildew' (from Old English 'mildeaw', originally meaning honeydew) with the suffix '-cide' (from Latin '-cida', meaning killer, derived from 'caedere', to cut or kill).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mildewcide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mildewcide
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