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repellent
01
causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion
Exemplos
The smell from the garbage was utterly repellent.
His repellent behavior drove everyone away.
02
unable to blend with or absorb another substance
Exemplos
The material 's repellent finish prevents corrosion.
Oil is naturally repellent to water.
Repellent
01
repelente, força repulsiva
the ability or force that drives something away or prevents approach
Exemplos
The strong magnetic repellent between the poles prevented them from touching.
A forte repulsão magnética entre os polos os impedia de se tocarem.
Fear acted as a natural repellent, keeping him from entering the dark alley.
O medo atuou como um repelente natural, impedindo-o de entrar no beco escuro.
02
repelente, repulsivo
a substance applied to keep animals away
Exemplos
Mosquito repellent is essential in tropical regions.
O repelente de mosquitos é essencial nas regiões tropicais.
The farmer sprayed a deer repellent around the crops.
O agricultor pulverizou um repelente para veados ao redor das plantações.
03
impermeabilizante, hidrorrepelente
a substance used to treat materials to make them resistant to water
Exemplos
The jacket was coated with a water-repellent.
A jaqueta foi revestida com um repelente de água.
The tent fabric was treated with a repellent to keep it dry.
O tecido da barraca foi tratado com um repelente para mantê-lo seco.
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