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Repellent
rɪˈpɛl(ə)nt
Repellent definitions
adjective
repellant
repellent
- able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance
"water-repellent nylon"
- causing disgust or distaste
"the idea was slightly repellent to her"
revolting repulsive disgusting repugnant sickening nauseating stomach-turning stomach-churning nauseous emetic vile nasty foul appalling abominable hideous horrible awful dreadful terrible obnoxious loathsome offensive objectionable off-putting distasteful disagreeable uninviting
noun
repellant
repellants
repellent
repellents
- a substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling
"a flea repellent"
- a substance used to treat something, especially fabric or stone, so as to make it impervious to water
"treat brick with a silicone water repellent"