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mouldwarp

/ˈməʊldwɔːp/
Meanings

  • A type of fungus that alters the shape of earthen structures.

    - "The mouldwarp fungus grew on the earthen walls of the castle, altering their shape over time."
Rhymes
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mold , warp , harp , clasp
Homophones
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  1. Mouldwarp (en) : A type of fungus that alters the shape of earthen structures.

  2. Mouldwarp (fr) : A type of fungus that alters the shape of earthen structures.

  3. Mouldwarp (de) : A type of fungus that alters the shape of earthen structures.

  4. Mouldwarp (es) : A type of fungus that alters the shape of earthen structures.

Variants
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mouth harp , mouth harps , mouth organ
Forms
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{"text"=>"The mouldwarp fungus can appear in various forms, such as clumps, tufts, or mats, depending on the growth conditions and the stage of its development."}

Etymology
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Old English mōldweorp, from mōld, mould + weorpan, to throw, form.

Trivia
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  1. {"text"=>"The term 'mouldwarp' is derived from the Old English words 'mōldweorpan', which mean 'to warp or deform the mould'. In the context of geology and archaeology, a 'mouldwarp' is a fungus or other organism that grows in the soil and alters the shape of earthen structures by secreting enzymes that dissolve the minerals that make up the structures."}

Related Concepts
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  1. Geomycology: The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of fungi that inhabit the soil and influence its physical and chemical properties.

  2. Bioleaching: The process of extracting metals from their ores by using microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that are capable of secreting specific metabolic compounds that can dissolve the minerals that contain the metals of interest.

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