mothball

• Ein kleines Kügelchen aus Kampfer oder Naphthalin, das dazu dient, Motten zu vertreiben und gelagerte Kleidung vor Schäden zu schützen.

A small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to repel moths and protect stored clothing from damage.

1. Insect repellentB1formal

   A small ball of a strong-smelling chemical, such as camphor or naphthalene, placed among clothes or fabrics to repel moths and prevent damage.

   Mottenkugel

   • She placed mothballs in the closet to protect her wool sweaters.
   • The smell of mothballs filled the old wardrobe.
   • Mothballs are often used to keep insects away from stored textiles.

   Synonymecamphor ball

• Ein Verb, das bedeutet, etwas (meist Ausrüstung oder ein Projekt) außer Betrieb zu nehmen oder nicht weiterzuentwickeln und es für eine mögliche spätere Nutzung zu erhalten.

A verb meaning to stop using or developing something, typically a piece of equipment or a project, and store it for possible future use.

1. Put into long-term storageC1formal

   To store something, such as equipment or a facility, for an extended period, often with the intention of possible future use.

   Einmotten

   • The company decided to mothball the old factory until the economy improves.
   • The navy mothballed several ships after the war ended.
   • They mothballed the project due to a lack of funding.

   Synonymedeactivatelay uppreserveretireshelvestore

   Antonymeactivatecommissiondeployemployoperateuseutilize