mothproofed
Protected from larvae
Mothproofed describes something treated to resist damage from moths, particularly their larvae, which eat natural fibers like wool and silk.
Clothing, carpets, and upholstery may be mothproofed with chemical treatments: The vintage wool coat had been mothproofed before storage.
The term applies both to the treatment process and the resulting protected state.
Bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
pyrethrin · permethrin · repellent · sachet · insecticide · pesticide · spray · coating
Impervious to atmosphere
- vacuum-sealedEnclosed without air
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- containerThing for storing items
wardrobe · closet · trunk · climate-controlled · desiccant · darkness · breathable · acid-free
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- infestationPest takeover situation
- damageHarm or impairment
- holesOpenings through material
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
webbing · frass · inspection · detection · monitoring · seasonal · rotation · cleaning
Sheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
- coatOuter garment or layer
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
blazer · cardigan · tweed · suit · fur · silk · felt · flannel
Inherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- artifactHuman-made historical object
museum · archive · restoration · safeguarding · heritage · estate · trousseau · uniform
naphthalene
Bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
lavender · pyrethrin · permethrin · repellent · sachet · insecticide · pesticide · spray · coating · impregnation
airtight
Impervious to atmosphere
- vacuum-sealedEnclosed without air
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
container · wardrobe · closet · trunk · climate-controlled · desiccant · darkness · breathable · acid-free · archival
larvae
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- infestationPest takeover situation
- damageHarm or impairment
- holesOpenings through material
eggs · webbing · frass · inspection · detection · monitoring · seasonal · rotation · cleaning · brushing
wool
Sheared animal fiber
jacket · blazer · cardigan · tweed · suit · fur · silk · felt · flannel · knitwear
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
artifact · museum · archive · restoration · safeguarding · heritage · estate · trousseau · uniform · tapestry
mothproofeduntreated
Not given care
unprotected · vulnerable · exposed · unprocessed · natural