verb (past tense: mildewed; past participle: mildewed; present participle: mildewing) as in strong fondness

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sterile, diseased

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Example:The once fertile soil had become so sterile due to harsh chemicals that nothing would grow there anymore.

Definition:not capable of producing or undergoing reproduction; incapable of growth or development; especially, free from or not containing living organisms

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Example:The furniture, though old, was not diseased and remained sound.

Definition:infected with or affected by a disease; especially, suffering from a disease or disorder that affects the body or brain

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