repellent

US /rɪˈpel.ənt/
UK /rɪˈpel.ənt/
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1.

a substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling

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She sprayed insect repellent on her arms before going into the woods.
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The new fabric is water repellent.
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deterrentexpellentresistproof
1.

able to repel a particular substance; not susceptible to it

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The coat is made of a water-repellent material.
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His arrogant attitude was deeply repellent to her.
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resistantimperviousdisgustingrevoltingobnoxious
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repel