oidium

ɔɪˈdiəm

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Pneumocystidaceae, specifically a type of fungus that causes powdery mildew.

“The gardener identified the oidium fungus as the cause of the plant’s yellowing leaves.”

Synonyms

  • fungal disease
  • powdery mildew

Antonyms

  • healthy plant
  • thriving ecosystem