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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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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrepellent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of repellent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   repellent meaning: 1. extremely unpleasant: 2. a substance that you use to keep insects away. Learn more.

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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. See more. Origin of repellent.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › repellentRepellent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. : keeping something out or away. The candle has a repellent effect on insects. — often used in combination. a water- repellent fabric [=a fabric that repels water] 2. [more repellent; most repellent] formal : causing someone to feel disgust : repulsive. a repellent sight.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › repellent_1repellent | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / rɪˈpel ə nt / us. Add to word list. extremely unpleasant: I find his views utterly repellent. repellent. noun [ C, U ] uk / rɪˈpel ə nt / us. insect/mosquito repellent. a substance that you use to keep insects away. (Definition of repellent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › repellent_adjrepellent, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word repellent mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word repellent, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. repellent has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREPELLENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 22, 2024 · a medicine that serves to prevent or reduce swellings, tumors, etc. 7. any of various durable or nondurable solutions applied to a fabric, garment, surface, etc., to increase its resistance, as to water, moths, mildew, etc. Also: repellant SYNONYMS 1. repugnant, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome.