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repellent
01
causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion
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The smell from the garbage was utterly repellent.
His repellent behavior drove everyone away.
02
unable to blend with or absorb another substance
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The material 's repellent finish prevents corrosion.
Oil is naturally repellent to water.
Repellent
01
repelente, repulsión
the ability or force that drives something away or prevents approach
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The strong magnetic repellent between the poles prevented them from touching.
La fuerte repulsión magnética entre los polos les impedía tocarse.
Fear acted as a natural repellent, keeping him from entering the dark alley.
El miedo actuaba como un repelente natural, impidiéndole entrar en el callejón oscuro.
02
repelente, repulsivo
a substance applied to keep animals away
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Mosquito repellent is essential in tropical regions.
El repelente de mosquitos es esencial en las regiones tropicales.
The farmer sprayed a deer repellent around the crops.
El agricultor roció un repelente para ciervos alrededor de los cultivos.
03
impermeabilizante, hidrófugo
a substance used to treat materials to make them resistant to water
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The jacket was coated with a water-repellent.
La chaqueta estaba recubierta con un repelente de agua.
The tent fabric was treated with a repellent to keep it dry.
La tela de la tienda fue tratada con un repelente para mantenerla seca.
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