mothball

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Material used: naphthalene
Image: A packet of white coloured mothball (naphthalene ball) 20230315 180612.jpg
Has use: protection

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Commons category: Mothball

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Mothballs are small balls of chemical pesticide and deodorant, sometimes used when storing clothing and other materials susceptible to damage from silverfish, mold or moth larvae (especially clothes moths like Tineola bisselliella).

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