repellents
- plural of repellent.
Example Sentences
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Repellents are one line of defense against bugs, but there are others: Wear long sleeves and long pants.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
Repellents are one option, but they are a continuing and burdensome drain on the gardener’s time and resources.
From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021
Repellents will help, but the best remedy against furry invaders in fall and spring is to focus on daffodils and alliums, which both squirrels and deer find distasteful.
From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2020
Capitalizing on the growing interest in DEET-free alternatives, Biorganic Safety Brands has developed a line of ShooBug Repellents that it claims are safe for use around kids and pets.
From Time Magazine Archive
