repellent
adjective
causing distaste or aversion; repulsive.
repellant
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a variation of
repellent.
Example Sentences
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In the hMPV F protein, Zhu didn't find the same patch of repellant molecules -- instead, he used a strong chemical bond as a "brute force" solution to hold the protein together.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2024
The best step you can take to protect yourself from mosquito bites is to use an insect repellant recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency, such as DEET.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 31, 2023
Going 5-13 in conference one season and 4-16 the next serves as a rather potent repellant.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2022
As guest judge Alvin Cailan points out, Julia did for sure work on a formula for shark repellant.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2022
The dragon held the Sorrow Eater in his hands, extended as far from his body as they could be, as though he found her repellant.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
