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- pronunciation:
- mold
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Mold is fungus that grows on the surface of substances or materials that come from animals or plants. Mold can grow on old food, or even on leather. If you see a greenish or bluish substance on the surface of cheese, it is usually mold. Some types of mold can be bad, but some types of mold can be good. Some very important medicines are made from mold.
Some kinds of molds look fluffy or fuzzy.Don't eat bread if it has mold on it. You could get sick.
- similar words:
- rust
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