mould

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Of the recently developed Pecorino-like cheese, the lab used a Neurospora mould, but would not say what waste was used as a substrate.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He was a fledgling star in County's academy, whose attributes on the game would see him grow into a skilful number 10 in the mould of Lionel Messi, often ending up at Europe's biggest clubs.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The 22-year-old says she has recently been evicted from her property after she complained about mould.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Awaab Ishak died aged two from a serious respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his parent's social home, which they had repeatedly reported to their landlord.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Everything was always damp, so we were trained to sniff out mould to keep that sickness at bay.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline