repellent
01
causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion
Exempel
The smell from the garbage was utterly repellent.
His repellent behavior drove everyone away.
02
unable to blend with or absorb another substance
Exempel
The material 's repellent finish prevents corrosion.
Oil is naturally repellent to water.
Repellent
01
avskräckande medel, repellerande kraft
the ability or force that drives something away or prevents approach
Exempel
The strong magnetic repellent between the poles prevented them from touching.
Den starka magnetiska repulsionen mellan polerna förhindrade att de rörde vid varandra.
Fear acted as a natural repellent, keeping him from entering the dark alley.
Rädslan fungerade som ett naturligt avskräckande medel, som hindrade honom från att gå in i den mörka gränden.
02
avskräckningsmedel, repellent
a substance applied to keep animals away
Exempel
Mosquito repellent is essential in tropical regions.
Myggavskräckande medel är avgörande i tropiska regioner.
The farmer sprayed a deer repellent around the crops.
Bonden sprayade ett hjort-avskräckningsmedel runt grödorna.
03
vattenavvisande medel, impregneringsmedel
a substance used to treat materials to make them resistant to water
Exempel
The jacket was coated with a water-repellent.
Jackan var belagd med ett vattenavvisande medel.
The tent fabric was treated with a repellent to keep it dry.
Tältduken behandlades med ett avskräckningsmedel för att hålla den torr.
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