mothproof

English

Etymology

moth +‎ -proof

Alternative forms

• moth-proof

Adjective

mothproof (comparative more mothproof, superlative most mothproof)

1. Proof against being eaten by moths.

Verb

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

1. To use apply odoriferous materials intended to repel moths from clothing.

Derived terms

• moth-proofer, mothproofer
• moth-proofing, mothproofing