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moth-resistant

moth-resistant

3.6
A material not easily damaged by moths
  • adjective
  • /mɔθ-rɪˈzɪstənt/
translation icon : resistente a las polillas
  • She always stores her winter clothes in moth-resistant bags.

Examples

  • The sweater is made from moth-resistant wool to prevent insect damage.

  • The carpet was treated with a moth-resistant solution.

  • This coat is made from moth-resistant fabric.

  • We bought moth-resistant storage bags for our winter clothes.

  • The sweater is made from moth-resistant wool to prevent insect damage.

  • The carpet was treated with a moth-resistant solution.

  • We bought moth-resistant storage bags for our winter clothes.

Synonyms

mothproof
vsmoth-resistant
4.9

Difficult for moths to damage

is the hyphenated form used for the same meaning

Antonyms

vulnerable
581 4.0

At risk of being harmed, attacked or influenced

How Resistant

mothproof
4.9
moth-resistant
3.6
susceptible
79 5.5

Surface Forms

moth-resistant positive

Morphology

moth-resistant = moth + resistant (transparent) = moth + resistant

The adjective is a straightforward compound of 'moth' + 'resistant' and clearly means 'resistant to moths', which learners can infer from the parts.

Etymology

Moth-resistant joins moth, the small night insect that can eat cloth, and resist, which means 'to stand against'. So, moth-resistant describes a fabric that stands against moths and does not get easily damaged.