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repellent


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noun

Definition of REPELLENT

: something that repels; especially : a substance that repels insects
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Variants of REPELLENT

repellent also repellant

Examples of REPELLENT

  1. a can of insect repellent
  2. Coat the exterior with a water repellent.

First Known Use of REPELLENT

1661

Rhymes with REPELLENT

appellant, flagellant, propellant

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