mothproof

Thân thiện

Mothproof woollen clothes are stored in a cedar chest during the summer.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Resistant to damage by moths: Describes materials, especially fabrics like wool, that have been treated or are inherently protected against being eaten or damaged by moths.

2. Verb:

   • To protect from moths: The action of treating a material, typically clothing or fabric, to make it resistant to moth damage.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • This sweater is mothproof, so you can store it safely.
  • They sell mothproof storage bags for winter clothing.

• Verb:

  • Remember to mothproof your woollen clothes before putting them away for the summer.
  • The company offers a service to clean and mothproof carpets.

Advanced Usage

• As a past participle (adjective):
  • The mothproofed blankets were packed in cedar chests.
• In technical/industrial contexts:
  • The new chemical process effectively mothproofs natural fibers without harming them.

Variants and Related Words

• Mothproofing (n): The process or treatment of making something mothproof.
  • Professional mothproofing can extend the life of your garments.
• Moth-resistant (adj): A synonym often used interchangeably with 'mothproof'.
  • Look for moth-resistant liners for your wardrobe.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Moth-resistant, pest-resistant.
• Verb: Protect against moths, treat for moths.

Related Phrases

• To make something mothproof: To apply a treatment for moth resistance.
  • She used a spray to make the antique rug mothproof.
• Mothproof solution/liquid: A product used for the verb action.
  • Apply the mothproof solution according to the instructions on the label.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resistant to damage by moths

Verb

1. protect from moths
   • mothproof woollen clothes during the summer

Từ đồng nghĩa

• moth-resistant