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repellent
[ri-pel-uhnt]
adjective
causing distaste or aversion; repulsive.
Synonyms: , , ,forcing or driving back.
serving or tending to ward off or drive away.
impervious or resistant to something (often used in combination).
moth-repellant.
noun
something that repels, as a substance that keeps away insects.
a medicine that serves to prevent or reduce swellings, tumors, etc.
any of various durable or nondurable solutions applied to a fabric, garment, surface, etc., to increase its resistance, as to water, moths, mildew, etc.
repellent
/ ɪˈɛəԳ /
adjective
giving rise to disgust or aversion; distasteful or repulsive
driving or forcing away or back; repelling
noun
something, esp a chemical substance, that repels
insect repellent
a substance with which fabrics are treated to increase their resistance to water
Other Word Forms
- repellently adverb
- interrepellent adjective
- nonrepellent adjective
- self-repellent adjective
- unrepellent adjective
- unrepellently adverb
- ˈԳٱ adverb
- ˈԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of repellent1
Example Sentences
They are also trained to stand their ground during an attack, using their satchel or dog repellent to defend themselves if necessary.
"It's extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous. And I condemn it in the strongest possible terms."
Experts recommend getting rid of standing water sources - where they breed - and taking personal measures such as using mosquito repellent and bed nets.
"It is extremism, it is dangerous, it is repellent, it is monstrous, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms."
Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.
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