Mothball
"Mothball" in Swedish
malkula
(small ball of chemical pesticide to deter moth larvae)
förpuppa
(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)
lägga i malpåse
(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)
lägga på hyllan
(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)
lägga på is
(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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