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a dark and musty basement
the musty prose of writers who use the same expressions over and over
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Here are some common possible causes of mildew smells:
Poor ventilation: Lack of airflow in the bathroom can lead to musty smells, often as a result of mildew.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Replace flour with a foul, musty, or sour odor or if the texture and coloring have changed.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
Too much humidity can cause furniture to swell or get musty, while a too-dry environment can make wood furniture crack, according to Pourny.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Another warning sign is a moldy or musty smell: This can indicate plumbing issues within the walls, or moisture within the air conditioning unit or vents—both of which can be expensive to fix.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Replace flour with a foul, musty, or sour odor or if the texture and coloring have changed.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
Too much humidity can cause furniture to swell or get musty, while a too-dry environment can make wood furniture crack, according to Pourny.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Another warning sign is a moldy or musty smell: This can indicate plumbing issues within the walls, or moisture within the air conditioning unit or vents—both of which can be expensive to fix.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Musty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musty. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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musty
adjective
mustier; mustiest
1
a
: affected by dampness or mildew : moldy
b
: tasting or smelling of dampness and decay
2
a
: stale entry 1 sense 2, trite
musty proverbs
b
: outmoded, antiquated
musty traditions
mustiness
noun
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