mothproof

moth·proof

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mawth-proof, moth-]
- /ˈmɔθˌpruf, ˈmɒθ-/
- /ˈmɒθ.pruːf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawth-proof, moth-]
- /ˈmɔθˌpruf, ˈmɒθ-/

Definitions of mothproof word

adjective mothproof resistant to attack by moths. 1
verb with object mothproof to render (fabric, clothing, etc.) mothproof. 1
noun mothproof To use apply odoriferous materials intended to repel moths from clothing. 1
adjective mothproof (esp of clothes) chemically treated so as to repel clothes moths 0
verb mothproof to make (clothes, etc) mothproof 0
adjective mothproof treated chemically so as to repel the clothes moth 0

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Origin of mothproof

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; moth + -proof

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Parts of speech for Mothproof

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mothproof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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