Mothballs

noun

(usually in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) 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.

Meaning

  1. (noun) (usually in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) 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.

Letter breakdown

  • Mothballs contains 9 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Mothballs mean?

(usually in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) 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.

How many letters are in Mothballs?

Mothballs has 9 letters.

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