No. 10,962 in German
schimmelpilz
"Schimmelpilz" means "mold" or "mould," referring to a type of fungus.
In a sentence
Schimmelpilze können Lebensmittel verderben, wenn sie darauf wachsen.
Mold fungi can spoil food when they grow on it.
This sentence uses 'Schimmelpilze' to refer to molds as organisms that grow on surfaces, affecting food quality.
In feuchten Räumen kann sich leicht Schimmelpilz bilden.
In damp rooms, mold fungus can easily form.
The term 'Schimmelpilz' in this sentence describes the growth of mold in indoor environments due to high moisture levels.
Manche Schimmelpilze werden zur Produktion von Medikamenten genutzt.
Some molds are used in the production of medications.
Here, 'Schimmelpilze' is mentioned in the context of industrial and pharmaceutical applications of certain mold species.
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