repellents
- plural of repellent.
Example Sentences
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Taken together, these findings indicate that ultrasonic repellents could potentially be designed so hedgehogs can hear them while humans and pets cannot.*
From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026
"It's amazing because this allows us to actually build targeted sound repellents that wouldn't bother us or our pets," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025
Researchers have developed other insect repellents, but they never last as long as DEET.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024
One of them, labeled defense dispenser, offered self-defense equipment: lightweight body armor, chemical repellents, and a wide selection of handguns.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
