repellant
/rɪˈpɛlənt/
adjective
- Causing strong dislike or disgust; repulsive.
- The repellant smell of garbage filled the alley, making everyone cover their noses.
- His repellant attitude toward his teammates cost him their respect.
- The movie's repellant violence earned it an adults-only rating.
- Having the ability to resist or push away something, such as water or insects.
- They applied a repellant spray to the tent to keep bugs away.
- This jacket is made of a water-repellant material that keeps you dry in the rain.
- The repellant coating on the windshield helps raindrops slide off easily.
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noun
- A substance used to keep away insects or other pests.
- Don't forget to bring insect repellant for the camping trip.
- She applied a mosquito repellant before going outside at dusk.
- The store sells a natural repellant made from essential oils.
- A substance that resists or prevents something, such as water or stains.
- He used a stain repellant on the carpet to protect it from spills.
- The car's paint has a UV repellant to prevent fading in the sun.
- The fabric is treated with a water repellant to keep it dry.