mothproof
/ˈmɔːθpruːf/
adjective
- 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
- 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.