mouldering

Meanings

• noun

  The process of decay or deterioration of organic matter, often accompanied by the growth of fungi and bacteria.

  - "The old books in the library were mouldering away in the damp basement."
  - "The mouldering fruit gave off a pungent odor."
  - "The walls of the ancient castle were mouldering and crumbling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mouldering
deteriorating , degrading , decaying , fading , wasting

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Variants

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molder , moldered , moldering , molders

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'mouldrer', meaning 'to grind' or 'to knead', which later came to mean 'to rot' or 'to decay'.

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Trivia

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1. Mouldering is a common problem in old libraries, where books and other paper materials can decay and become damaged if not properly preserved.

2. Mouldering is also a common problem in old homes, where moisture and lack of maintenance can lead to the decay of wood and other building materials.

3. The process of mouldering is essential for the decomposition of organic matter in the natural world, and plays an important role in the nutrient cycle.

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Related Concepts

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1. decay: The gradual deterioration or weakening of something, often due to age or neglect.

2. rot: The process of decay or decomposition of organic matter, often accompanied by the growth of fungi and bacteria.

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Culture

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Mouldering has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the decay and deterioration of objects and structures, often as a symbol of the passage of time and the inevitability of decay.

How to Memorize "mouldering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of decaying leaves, or a crumbling old building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mouldering' with the smell of decaying food, or the sight of an old, decaying building.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Moldy Oldies' to remember the word 'mouldering'.

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