Mothball

"Mothball" in Dutch

mottenbal

(small ball of chemical pesticide to deter moth larvae)

mottenbal

(small ball of chemical pesticide to deter moth larvae)

in de mottenballen leggen

(to stop using (something), and often to put it in storage; specifically, while keeping it in good condition so it can be used in the future)

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