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- Dictionarymothball/ˈmɒθbɔːl/
noun
- 1. a small pellet of a pungent substance, typically naphthalene, put in among stored garments to keep away clothes moths.
verb
- 1. store (clothes) with mothballs.
- 2. stop using (a piece of equipment or a building) but keep it in good condition so that it can readily be used again: "it would cost the company a lot of money just to mothball the mine"
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Mothball is a noun meaning a small, white ball containing a chemical that repels moths, or a verb meaning to stop using something temporarily. Learn how to use mothball in a sentence and see translations in different languages.
- English (US)
mothball. noun. us / ˈmɑːθ.bɑːl / uk / ˈmɒθ.bɔːl / Add to...
- Znaczenie Mothball, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
mothball definicja: 1. a small, white ball containing a...
- Mothball Spanish Translation
MOTHBALL translate: bola de naftalina, bola de naftalina....
- Translate to Traditional Chinese
MOTHBALL translate: 樟腦丸（一種白色小球，含有一種氣味強烈的化學成分，可防止飛蛾接近衣物）,...
- English (US)
Learn the noun and verb meanings of mothball, a word that can refer to a ball used to repel moths or a condition of protective storage. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries.
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Mothball is a noun for a small ball of naphthalene or camphor to repel moths, or a verb for putting something in storage or reserve. Learn more about the origin, idioms and examples of mothball.
Mothballs are small balls of chemical pesticide and deodorant used to protect clothing and other materials from moths and mold. They may contain naphthalene, 1,4-dichlorobenzene or camphor, which have various health and environmental hazards.
Mothball is a noun or a verb that refers to a small, white ball with a chemical smell that repels moths or to stop using something temporarily. Learn how to use mothball in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
Mothball is a noun or verb that refers to a small ball of camphor or naphthalene used to repel moths, or to store something for a long time. Learn more about its synonyms, translations, and usage in different contexts.
