Mildew : A fungus, which, given suitable conditions of moisture and heat, lives and grows in the cellulose of natural fibres such as flax and cotton. Hose stored in a damp state may promote the growth of mildew
H. J. Porter (Chairman - Technical Committee), Dictionary of Fire Technology, The Institution of Fire Engineers, The Victory Press (Leicester) Ltd. 1979 UK. (Fr Tech - Brit) {81}