antimold
Fights fungal growth
Antimold describes products or treatments designed to prevent or inhibit mold growth: antimold spray, antimold paint additives.
The term appears on household cleaners, building materials, and food packaging.
Also spelled anti-mold.
Chemical that kills mold
- mildewcideAgent that kills mold
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- mycologyScientific study of fungi
aspergillus · penicillium · mildew · yeast · mycosis · tinea · ringworm · thrush
Chemical stain and germ killer
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- borateBoron acid salt
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
Substance mixed in
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- benzoateSalt of aromatic acid
sorbate · antioxidant · desiccant · vacuum-pack · pasteurization · dehydrator · curing · pickling
Obstruction preventing passage
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- damp-proofingBarrier against structural wetness
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
encapsulation · airtight · insulation · dehumidifier · ventilation · weatherproofing · drainage
Free from moisture
- cleanFree of soil
- ventilatedSupplied with fresh air
- dehumidifiedMoisture mechanically extracted
- airyLight and well-ventilated
crisp · unspoiled · pristine · circulating · breathable
fungicide
Chemical that kills mold
- mildewcideAgent that kills mold
- biocideChemical that kills organisms
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
mycology · aspergillus · penicillium · mildew · yeast · mycosis · tinea · ringworm · thrush · histoplasmosis
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
disinfectant · sanitizer · vinegar · borax · thymol
additive
Substance mixed in
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
benzoate · sorbate · antioxidant · desiccant · vacuum-pack · pasteurization · dehydrator · curing · pickling · fermentation
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- damp-proofingBarrier against structural wetness
caulking · encapsulation · airtight · insulation · dehumidifier · ventilation · weatherproofing · drainage
dry
Free from moisture
- cleanFree of soil
- ventilatedSupplied with fresh air
- dehumidifiedMoisture mechanically extracted
airy · crisp · unspoiled · pristine · circulating · breathable