repellent

US /rɪˈpel.ənt/
UK /rɪˈpel.ənt/
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afweermiddel, repellent

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

:
She sprayed insect repellent on her arms before going into the woods.
Ze spoot insectenwerend middel op haar armen voordat ze het bos in ging.
The new fabric is water repellent.
De nieuwe stof is waterafstotend.
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afstotend, weerzinwekkend

able to repel a particular substance; not susceptible to it

:
The coat is made of a water-repellent material.
De jas is gemaakt van een waterafstotend materiaal.
His arrogant attitude was deeply repellent to her.
Zijn arrogante houding was haar diep afstotend.