Mothballs scented the musty air.
Meaning: Small balls of a chemical used to repel moths gave a particular smell or fragrance to the stale, damp air.
Choice of Words: Mothballs are small balls of a chemical used to repel moths. Scented means having a particular smell or fragrance. Musty means having a stale, damp smell. Air is the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth.
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