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   Mold

   /mōld/

   

   noun

   • 1. a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as wax or metal) when it cools and hardens: "the smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mold" Similar castdieformmatrixshapecontainerframeworktemplatepatternframe
   • ▪ something made in a mold, especially a gelatin dessert or a mousse: "lobster mold with a sauce of carrots and port"
   • 2. a distinctive and typical style, form, or character: "he planned to conquer the world as a roving reporter in the mold of his hero" Similar characternaturetemperamenttemperdispositioncast/turn of mindmettlecaliberkindsortvarietystamptypekidneygrainilk
   • ▪ form or shape, especially the features or physique of a person or the build of an animal: archaic "he was manly in size, mold, and bearing" Similar patternformshapeformatstructureconfigurationconstructionframebuildmodeldesignarrangementorganizationformationfigurecastkindbrandmakelinetypecutstylearchetypeparadigmprototype
   • 3. a frame or template for producing moldings: "all the molds, masters or originals, had been kept for reference"

   verb

   • 1. form (an object) out of malleable material: "a Connecticut inventor molded a catamaran out of polystyrene foam" Similar shapeformfashionmodelworkconstructframemakecreateconfiguremanufacturedesignsculptsculpturethrowforgecastdie-caststampprintimpressembossdebossengraveetch
   • ▪ give a shape to (malleable material): "take the marzipan and mold it into a cone shape" Similar shapeformfashionmodelworkconstructframemakecreateconfiguremanufacturedesignsculptsculpturethrowforgecastdie-caststampprintimpressembossdebossengraveetch
   • 2. influence the formation or development of: "he was instrumental in molding the policy and ideals of the journal" Similar determinedirectcontrolguideleadinfluenceshapeformfashionaffectmake

   Word Origin Middle English: apparently from Old French modle, from Latin modulus (see modulus).

   Derivatives

   • 1. moldable adjective

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   What does mould mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! MOLD definition: 1. US spelling of mould 2. a soft, green or gray growth that develops on old food or on objects…. Learn more.

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   What is a mold fungi?

   • any of the fungi that produce such a growth. to become or cause to become overgrown or covered with mold. loose, friable earth, especially when rich in organic matter and favorable to the growth of plants. British Dialect. ground; earth. see cast in the same mold.

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   What is a mold colony?

   • A mold colony does not consist of discrete organisms but is an interconnected network of hyphae called a mycelium. All growth occurs at hyphal tips, with cytoplasm and organelles flowing forwards as the hyphae advance over or through new food sources. Nutrients are absorbed at the hyphal tip.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moldMold Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the different meanings and uses of the word mold, from a cavity or form in which something is shaped, to a fungus that grows on organic matter. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of mold.

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   Mold is the US spelling of mould, a noun or verb that means a hollow container, a soft growth, or to shape something. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of mold with examples and translations.

5. www.epa.gov › mold › what-are-moldsWhat Are Molds? | US EPA

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Last updated on February 13, 2024. Molds are a natural part of the environment and can be found almost anywhere that moisture and oxygen are present. There are many types of mold – all of them need water or moisture to grow.

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   A mold (US, PH) or mould (UK, CW) is one of the structures that certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all fungi form molds.

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Mold is a type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces and produces spores. Learn how to prevent and clean up mold in your home from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

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   Learn the meaning of mold as a noun and a verb in American English, with synonyms, idioms, and usage examples. Find out how mold differs from mould in British English and how to pronounce it.

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   noun. a hollow form or matrix for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state. the shape created or imparted to a thing by a mold. something formed in or on a mold: a mold of jelly. a frame on which something is formed or made. shape or form. a prototype, example, or precursor.