mothball (1 synonym found)

Mothball has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for mothball are shelve. Another word for mothball is shelve. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for mothball?

A synonym for mothball is shelve.

How many synonyms does mothball have?

Mothball has 1 synonym listed on Thesaurasize.

What does mothball mean?

(n): a small ball of chemical pesticide and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage; mothball

Definition of mothball:

(n) : a small ball of chemical pesticide and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage; mothballs have either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene as their active ingredient
(v) : to store or shelve (something that is no longer used)
"they mothballed the old version after the new one came out."
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Definition of mothball:

(n) : a small ball of chemical pesticide and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage; mothballs have either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene as their active ingredient
(v) : to store or shelve (something that is no longer used)
"they mothballed the old version after the new one came out."
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