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powdery

[pou-duh-ree] / ˈpaʊ də ri /


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Powdery mildew, unlike most other fungal diseases, doesn’t need moist conditions to grow.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Powdery scab is mainly a cosmetic issue, turning nice-looking potatoes into unappetizing, lesion-covered blobs.

From Salon • May 31, 2023

Powdery mildew certainly sounds unappealing, but for wheat farmers the fungus can mean a serious hit to the pocketbook.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 8, 2022

Powdery snow is usually easier to clear and often yields better road traction than slushy snow or a mix with sleet.

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2021

Powdery moonlight lit the attic room through the snowflake-lace curtain.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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