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Repellent meaning
Repulsive, inspiring aversion. | Resistant or impervious to something. | Tending or able to repel; driving back.
Synonyms of Repellent
Example sentences (20)
And it provides farmers with organic fertilizer seed and repellent, the better to improve their yield.
Applying an insect repellent registered by the EPA is highly recommended.
Burned soil can be water-repellent, increasing the risk of flash floods and flows of debris such as downed trees.
EPA-registered repellent such as those containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol or 2-undecanone.
First introduced in the 1940s, they are used in a wide range of products, from non-stick pans and water-repellent clothing to the foam firefighters use to douse flames.
If you’re attacked and you don’t have repellent spray, then adopt a defensive posture and protect your face, neck and stomach to prevent a fatal wound.
It's supposed to block humidity and prevent frizz, double as a heat protectant, and even act as a water-repellent for your hair.
Maine joins other states suing over contamination caused by the chemicals used since the 1940s in nonstick frying pans, food packaging, stain-resistant rugs, water-repellent fabrics and other consumer goods.
Not even remotely, because the concept of The Reckoning is repellent.
Not only will it safely apply fly repellent to the animal, it will also rub off any flies hitching a ride.
Repellents may irritate the eyes and mouth, so avoid applying repellent to the hands of children.
REPEL – Use insect repellent that has ingredients approved by the EPA such as DEET, IR 3535, and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
Stephen Walt’s repellent relativism is a perfect reflection of the bizarre hunger on the part of those unwilling to face the true meaning of Hamas’s attack.
The screened tent, screened hats, and bottles of insect repellent remained untouched.
They are easy to clean and are water repellent.
According to Beatriz, this simple trick can keep your faucets sparkling and create a smooth, water-repellent finish.
A centurion’s helmet is also crested with hairmoss – the ancient equivalent of spraying yourself with insect repellent.
As he reached for his bear repellent, he saw a larger bear charging at him in his peripheral vision.
A similar looking model on the brand's site, which sells for £2,615 ($3,350), is described as being water-repellent, windproof and having wool details on the sleeves.
As precautionary measures, he recommended the use of mosquito nets while sleeping, applying mosquito-repellent creams, avoiding stagnant water in the surroundings, and wearing body-covering clothes.