Glossary
Mold glossary
Plain-language definitions of the terms that come up when a South Florida home has a moisture or mold question.
Terms
Condensation
Moisture that forms when humid air meets a cold surface such as a pipe or AC coil.
Mildew
A common name for surface fungal growth, not a separate scientific category.
Mold
A type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces indoors and outdoors.
Relative humidity (RH)
The percentage of moisture the air holds versus the maximum it could hold at that temperature.
Spores
Tiny reproductive particles fungi release; they travel in air and settle on surfaces.