repellent
01
causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion
Exempel
She found his arrogance and dishonesty repellent.
02
unable to blend with or absorb another substance
Exempel
This sealant remains repellent even after prolonged exposure to rain.
Repellent
01
avskräckande medel, repellerande kraft
the ability or force that drives something away or prevents approach
Exempel
Social norms can act as a repellent to undesirable behavior.
Sociala normer kan fungera som ett avskräckande medel mot oönskat beteende.
02
avskräckningsmedel, repellent
a substance applied to keep animals away
Exempel
She used a natural repellent to keep ants out of the kitchen.
Hon använde ett naturligt avskräckningsmedel för att hålla myror borta från köket.
03
vattenavvisande medel, impregneringsmedel
a substance used to treat materials to make them resistant to water
Exempel
The repellent ensures that rain slides off the umbrella.
Avvisningsmedlet säkerställer att regnet glider av paraplyet.
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