mothproof

/ˈmɔːθpruːf/
adjective
  1. Resistant to damage by moths, especially to wool or other fabrics.
    • This wool blanket is treated to be mothproof and will last for years.
    • The label says the carpet is mothproof, so we don't have to worry about holes.
    • We bought mothproof storage bags for our winter sweaters.
verb
  1. To treat or make something resistant to moths.
    • The dry cleaner can mothproof your favorite coat for a small fee.
    • We need to mothproof the old curtains before storing them in the attic.
    • She learned how to mothproof her handmade scarves using cedar oil.
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