mold

Container for casting

Mold (British spelling mould) is a growth of fungus.

When something molds, fungus has begun to grow on or in it.

A different mold is a container used to give shape to plastic, plaster, or clay that is poured or pressed into it.

When you mold something, you form it using a mold.

To mold a person or their character is to have great influence in their development.

fungus

mycelium

Fungal filament network

  • sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
  • hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
  • penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter

aspergillus · yeast · fuzzy · musty · damp · moisture · growth · colony · koji · tempeh

spoilage

rot

Organic breakdown process

refrigeration · perishable · food safety · storage · preservatives · moisture · humidity · bread · fruit · leftovers

shaping

clay

Moldable earth for ceramics

shape · plaster · cast · press · jello · gelatin · chocolate · candle · soap · baking

casting

foundry

Metal casting facility

steel · pouring · smelting · furnace · crucible · pattern · investment · sand casting · lost-wax · die casting

influence

shape

External outline of something

influence · guide · nurture · cultivate · transform · education · mentor · experience · upbringing · personality

archetype

template

Preset pattern for reproduction

type · category · convention · conformity · expectation · norm · stereotype · cast · cookie-cutter · uniformity

health

allergies

Adverse immune responses

spores · inhalation · sick building syndrome · remediation · dampness · ventilation · dehumidifier · air quality · sensitivity · symptoms

dental

impression

Effect on the mind

mouthguard · orthodontic · alginate · tray · fitting · custom · teeth · cast · nightguard · appliance

Categories
Opposites
shaping/forming

molddestroy

Cause complete ruin

shatter · dismantle · break · demolish · ruin

fungal decay

moldfreshness

State of being unspoiled

purity · sterility · cleanliness · purify · preserve

conformity/influence

moldliberate

Set free from captivity

free · individualize · emancipate · release · develop

Phrases
Family

moldy, molding, molded, molds, molder, moldable, remold, moldering, molders

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G