mothproof

English

Alternative forms

moth-proof

Etymology

moth +‎ -proof

Adjective

mothproof (comparative more mothproof, superlative most mothproof)

Resistant to being eaten by moths.

Translations

Greek: αντισκορικός (el) (antiskorikós)
Swedish: maläkta (sv), malsäker

Verb

mothproof (third-person singular simple present mothproofs, present participle mothproofing, simple past and past participle mothproofed)

To apply odoriferous materials intended to repel moths from clothing.

Derived terms

moth-proofer, mothproofer
moth-proofing, mothproofing

Translations

Swedish: malsäkra

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