Definition of Repellent
Repellent
re·pel·lent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
quality of something that repels, drives off, or wards off;
e.g. That spray she is used a mosquito-repellent spray.
(adjective)
something that is repulsive, or arouses aversion;
e.g. The idea of a party for his birthday was slightly repellent to him because he felt so old.
(noun)
something that repels;
e.g. She sprayed a mosquito repellent in the room.
(noun)
a substance used to treat a fabric or stone to make it impervious to water;
e.g. They treated the wooden door with a water repellent.
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