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Repulsion

British pronunciation/ɹɪpˈʌlʃən/
American pronunciation/ɹɪpˈʌlʃən/
Repulsion
[NOUN]
1

intense hatred or disgust

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repulsion definition and meaning
2

the force by which bodies repel one another

synonyms : repulsive force
antonyms : attraction
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3

the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

synonyms : standoff
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Examples
1The b is describing repulsions.
2This repulsion is an energy barrier.
3The repulsion occurs at too-short internuclear distance.
4That'll turn repulsion into an attraction.
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