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Definition of mothproof

mothproof

/ˈmɔːθ.pruːf/
moth · proof
Past Simple:mothproofed
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Past Participle:mothproofed
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Present Participle:mothproofing
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mothproof Lexical Profile

mothproof Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Resistant or impervious to damage caused by clothes moths and their larvae, especially through chemical treatment (of wool, fur, or other natural fabrics).

Example

"She stored her winter coats in mothproof garment bags before putting them in the attic."

• verb

1

To treat or protect (clothing, carpets, or fabrics) so as to make them resistant to damage by moth larvae.

Example

"The dry cleaner offered to mothproof the antique wool rug before we rolled it up for storage."

• Nearby Words

motherly
mothership
mothlike
mothproof
motif
motion
motionless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mothproof. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mothproof
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