mothproof
Protected from insects
Mothproof means resistant to damage from moths, especially their larvae, which eat natural fibers like wool and silk.
Mothproof fabrics have been treated with chemicals that repel or kill moths.
As a verb, to mothproof is to apply such treatment: I mothproofed the winter sweaters before storing them.
Durable, fragrant conifer
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
eucalyptus · peppermint · permethrin · repellent · insecticide · larvicide · cedarwood · sachets
Built-in storage chamber
- garment bagsProtective clothing storage sleeves
- vacuumAbsence of matter
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- containersObjects for holding things
sealed · hermetic · wardrobe · chest · trunk · bins · plastic · zipper
Sheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- furAnimal body hair
- feltCompressed fiber textile
flannel · tweed · angora · mohair · sweaters · coats · blankets · rugs
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- infestationPest takeover situation
- damageHarm or impairment
- holesOpenings through material
webbing · casings · keratin · detection · signs · frass · cocoons · adult
Of preserved documents
- museumPublic exhibit space
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- desiccantMoisture-absorbing material
inspection · monitoring · prevention · maintenance · long-term · collection · estate · inherited
cedar
Durable, fragrant conifer
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
lavender · eucalyptus · peppermint · permethrin · repellent · insecticide · larvicide · cedarwood · sachets · herbs
closet
Built-in storage chamber
- garment bagsProtective clothing storage sleeves
- vacuumAbsence of matter
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
containers · sealed · hermetic · wardrobe · chest · trunk · bins · plastic · zipper · breathable
wool
Sheared animal fiber
felt · flannel · tweed · angora · mohair · sweaters · coats · blankets · rugs · tapestries
larvae
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- infestationPest takeover situation
- damageHarm or impairment
holes · webbing · casings · keratin · detection · signs · frass · cocoons · adult · lifecycle
archival
Of preserved documents
- museumPublic exhibit space
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
desiccant · inspection · monitoring · prevention · maintenance · long-term · collection · estate · inherited · irreplaceable
mothproofmoth-eaten
Damaged by insect larvae
unprotected · pervious · susceptible · untreated · exposed