repellent
11Repellent — Re|pẹl|lent 〈n. 15〉 chem. Mittel, das der Abschreckung u. dem Fernhalten von Schädlingen dient, ohne sie zu töten; Sy Abwehrstoff (2) [engl.; zu repel „abschrecken“] * * * Re|pẹl|lens, Re|pẹl|lent [engl. repellent = abstoßend, zurücktreibend… …
12repellent — re|pel|lent1 [rıˈpelənt] adj very unpleasant →↑repulsive ▪ She found him physically repellent. repellent to ▪ The sight of blood is repellent to some people. repellent 2 repellent2 repellant n [U and C] a substance that keeps insects away… …
13repellent — [[t]rɪpe̱lənt[/t]] repellents (The spelling repellant is also used for meaning 2.) 1) ADJ GRADED If you think that something is horrible and disgusting you can say that it is repellent. [FORMAL] ...a very large, very repellent toad... She still… …
14repellent — I adj. repellent to II n. an insect, mosquito repellent * * * [rɪ pelənt] mosquito repellent an insect repellent to …
15repellent — I UK [rɪˈpelənt] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms repellent : singular repellent plural repellents a substance that keeps insects or other animals away a mosquito repellent II UK [rɪˈpelənt] / US adjective formal something that is… …
16repellent — 1. Capable of driving off or repelling; repulsive. 2. An agent that drives away or prevents annoyance or irritation by insect pests. 3. An astringent or other agent that reduces swelling. [L. re pello, pp. pulsus, to drive back] * * * re·pel·lent …
17repellent — re|pel|lent1 [ rı pelənt ] noun count or uncount a substance that keeps insects or other animals away: a mosquito repellent repellent re|pel|lent 2 [ rı pelənt ] adjective FORMAL something that is repellent is so unpleasant that you want to avoid …
18repellent — 1 adjective 1 nasty or very unpleasant: Stories about famous villains can be both repellent and fascinating. 2 water repellent water repellent material does not let water pass through it 2 …
19repellent — I. adjective also repellant Etymology: Latin repellent , repellens, present participle of repellere Date: 1643 1. serving or tending to drive away or ward off often used in combination < a mosquito repellent spray > 2. arousing aversion or… …
20repellent — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun Repellent is used after these nouns: ↑insect, ↑mosquito {{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}} adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ find sb/sth ADVERB ▪ …
