repellent
or re·pel·lant
[ ri-pel-uhnt ]
/ rɪˈpɛl ənt /
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adjective
causing distaste or aversion; repulsive.
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
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British Dictionary definitions for repellent
repellent
/ (rɪˈpɛlənt) /
adjective
giving rise to disgust or aversion; distasteful or repulsive
driving or forcing away or back; repelling
noun Also: repellant
something, esp a chemical substance, that repelsinsect repellent
a substance with which fabrics are treated to increase their resistance to water
Derived forms of repellent
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Medical definitions for repellent
repellent
[ rĭ-pĕl′ənt ]
adj.
Capable of driving off or repelling.
n.
A substance used to drive off or keep away insects.
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