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repellent
01
causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion
Examples
The smell from the garbage was utterly repellent.
02
unable to blend with or absorb another substance
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most repellent
Comparative
more repellent
gradable
Examples
The material 's repellent finish prevents corrosion.
Repellent
01
the ability or force that drives something away or prevents approach
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
repellents
Examples
The strong magnetic repellent between the poles prevented them from touching.
02
a substance applied to keep animals away
Examples
Mosquito repellent is essential in tropical regions.
03
a substance used to treat materials to make them resistant to water
Examples
The jacket was coated with a water-repellent.
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