oidium
[oh-id-ee-uh m]
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noun, plural o·id·i·a [oh-id-ee-uh] /oʊˈɪd i ə/. Mycology.
one of the conidia that are borne in chains by certain fungi.
(in certain fungi) a thin-walled spore derived from the fragmentation of a hypha into its component cells.
Origin of oidium
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Contemporary Examples of oidium
The original vines on the estate perished in the late 19th century from oidium and phylloxera, and Klein Constantia shut down.
Historical Examples of oidium
In the hall they were discussing another and far worse form of oidium.
The PatriotAntonio Fogazzaro
Shortly after the flies had some mouldy cream, the Oidium lactis was found in their fæces.
Berg, in 1839–41, showed that thrush is likewise due to a fungus, Oidium albicans.
The Fundamentals of BacteriologyCharles Bradfield Morrey
In this ripening there is a prompt development of a heavy viscous slime, which consists of Oidium and bacteria.
The Book of CheeseCharles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk
This occurs very rapidly under the attack of Oidium lactis accompanied by bacteria.
The Book of CheeseCharles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk
oidium
noun plural -ia (-ɪə)
Word Origin for oidium
New Latin: from oo- + -idium diminutive suffix
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