mothball
Noun
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A small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing (synset 103794236)
substance holonym:
- camphor - a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
- naphthalene - a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs
same as: camphor ball
Verb
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Put into long-term storage (synset 202286486)
is a type of: store - find a place for and put away for storage
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