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repellent
01
afstotend, weerzinwekkend
causing strong dislike, aversion, or distaste
Example
The graphic images in the horror movie were repellent to those with a weak stomach.
The strong odor of the chemical was repellent to most people in the room.
The repellent design of the scarecrow successfully kept birds away from the crops.
02
afstotend, niet absorberend
incapable of absorbing or mixing with
03
afstotend, weerhoudend
serving or tending to repel
Repellent
01
afschrikmiddel, afstotend middel
the power to repel
02
afschrikmiddel, werend middel
a chemical substance that repels animals
03
afstotend middel, waterafstotend middel
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
Voorbeeld
The graphic images in the horror movie were repellent to those with a weak stomach.
The strong odor of the chemical was repellent to most people in the room.
The repellent design of the scarecrow successfully kept birds away from the crops.
The offensive jokes made by the comedian were repellent to some audience members.
The slimy texture of the food was repellent, causing many to push their plates away.
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