repellent

US /rɪˈpel.ənt/
UK /rɪˈpel.ənt/
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repelente, hidrorepelente

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

:
She sprayed insect repellent on her arms before going into the woods.
Ela borrifou repelente de insetos nos braços antes de ir para a floresta.
The new fabric is water repellent.
O novo tecido é repelente à água.
1.

repelente, repugnante

able to repel a particular substance; not susceptible to it

:
The coat is made of a water-repellent material.
O casaco é feito de um material repelente à água.
His arrogant attitude was deeply repellent to her.
Sua atitude arrogante era profundamente repugnante para ela.