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   Re·pel·lent

   /rəˈpelənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance: "water-repellent nylon" Similar impermeableimperviousresistant-proofrare:imperviable
   • 2. causing disgust or distaste: "the idea was slightly repellent to her" Similar revoltingrepulsivedisgustingrepugnantsickeningnauseatingstomach-turningstomach-churningnauseousemeticvilenastyfoulappallingabominablehideoushorribleawfuldreadfulterribleobnoxiousloathsomeoffensiveobjectionableoff-puttingdistastefuldisagreeableuninvitingabhorrentdespicablereprehensiblecontemptibleodiousheinousobscenehatefulexecrablegruesomegrislyvomitousinformal:sick-makingghastlyputridhorridgodawfulgrossgut-churningyuckyickycringe-makingbeastlyboggingliterary:noisomearchaic:disgustfulloathlyrare:rebarbativeOpposite delightfullovely

   noun

   • 1. a substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling: "a flea repellent"
   • 2. 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"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin repellent- ‘driving back’, from the verb repellere (see repel).

   Derivatives

   • 1. repellence noun
   • 2. repellency noun
   • 3. repellently adverb

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   What is another word for repellent?

   • 1. Inspiring aversion or distaste; repulsive. See Synonyms at hateful, offensive. 2. Resistant or impervious to a substance. Often used in combination: a water-repellent fabric. 3. Serving or tending to repel something, especially insects: a repellent spray. n. a. A substance used to repel insects. b.

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   What is the meaning of repellent?

   • repellent(Noun) someone who repels. repellent(Noun) a substance used to repel insects. repellent(Noun) a substance or treatment for a fabric etc to make it impervious to something. repellent(Adjective) tending or able to repel.

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   What does Repelent mean?

   • repelente, repugnante… repelente, repulsivo, repugnante… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! REPELLENT definition: 1. a substance used to repel something: 2. making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between repellent and repellant?

   • repellent, repellant(noun) a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water. repellent, repellant(noun) a chemical substance that repels animals. repellent, repellant(adj) the power to repel. "she knew many repellents to his advances".

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   Learn the meaning of repellent as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use repellent to describe something that drives away or wards off, or something that repels insects or causes disgust.

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   Repellent can be a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it means a substance used to repel something, such as insects or mosquitoes. As an adjective, it means making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not want to be involved with someone or something.

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   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. / rɪˈpɛlənt /.

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   Repellent can be a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it means a substance used to repel something, such as insects or mosquitoes. As an adjective, it means making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not want to be involved with someone or something.

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   adjective. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust. “the idea of eating meat is repellent to me”. synonyms: disgustful, disgusting, distasteful, foul, loathly, loathsome, repellant, repelling, revolting, skanky, wicked, yucky. offensive. unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses.

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   Repellent is an adjective that means very unpleasant or causing strong dislike. It can also describe substances that do not let water pass through them. Learn more about its usage, synonyms and word origin.

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   Repellent can be an adjective meaning disgusting, offensive, or resistant, or a noun meaning a substance that repels insects or water. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, and usage of repellent from various dictionaries and sources.