| 单词 | moth-repellent |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmoth-repellent moth-repellent n. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > pest control > [noun] > substances for repelling moths mothball1892 moth-repellent1937 1937 Sci. Monthly 49 206/1 We have effective moth-repellents, mildew inhibitors and a new chemical which renders fabrics flameproof. 1964 N. G. Clark Mod. Org. Chem. xix. 390 It [sc. naphthalene] has been employed in the manufacture of fire~lighters, and as a moth-repellent and insecticide. moth-repellent moth-repellent adj. ΚΠ 1942 G. G. Denny Fabrics (ed. 5) ii. 119 Dry cleaners and laundries may apply moth-repellent treatment. < as lemmas |
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