mothproof

Describes a material or fabric that has been treated to resist damage from moths.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnet Materialien oder Textilien, die so behandelt sind, dass sie nicht von Motten befallen oder beschädigt werden. Auch: gegen Mottenfraß geschützt.

1. Resistant to moth damage C1 formal

   Treated or designed to be resistant to damage caused by moths, especially to clothing or fabrics.

   • She bought a mothproof sweater for her trip to the mountains.
   • The storage bags are labeled as mothproof to protect woolen items.
   • Mothproof fabrics are ideal for storing winter clothes.

   🇩🇪mottenfest

   Synonyme: moth-resistant

• more mothproof comparative form
• most mothproof superlative form

A verb meaning to treat fabric or clothing with a chemical substance to protect it from damage by moths.

• 🇩🇪Ein Verb, das bedeutet, Stoffe oder Kleidung mit einem chemischen Mittel zu behandeln, um sie vor Schäden durch Motten zu schützen.

1. Protect from moths B2 formal

   To treat or make something resistant to damage by moths.

   • She mothproofed her wool sweaters before storing them for the summer.
   • The dry cleaner offers a service to mothproof delicate fabrics.
   • You should mothproof your carpets to prevent moth larvae from eating them.

   🇩🇪Vor Motten schützen

• mothproofed past participle
• mothproofed past simple
• mothproofing present participle
• mothproofs third person singular