repellent
US /rɪˈpel.ənt/
UK /rɪˈpel.ənt/
1.
repelente, hidrorepelente
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.
Ela borrifou repelente de insetos nos braços antes de ir para a floresta.
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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
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The coat is made of a water-repellent material.
O casaco é feito de um material repelente à água.
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His arrogant attitude was deeply repellent to her.
Sua atitude arrogante era profundamente repugnante para ela.