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mothball

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

mothball

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

mothball is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, mothball is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmothball

1noun
  • (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.
1verb
  • To store or shelve something no longer used.

    Synonyms: defer, "set aside", shelve, store

    Example: "They mothballed the old version after the new one came out."

  • To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.

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