Word · CEFR C1
repellant
/riˈpelənt/
noun
驱避剂；驱虫剂
a chemical substance that keeps insects or other animals away
- 1.
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
用于防水处理织物的化合物
- 2.
a chemical substance that repels animals
驱赶动物的化学物质
- 3.
the power to repel
排斥的力量
防水剂；拒水剂；排斥力；击退力；用于防水处理织物的化合物；驱赶动物的化学物质；排斥的力量
In use
I bought a spray-on water repellant for my jacket at the outdoor store.
These natural mosquito repellants are safer for the environment than chemical ones.
The new fabric repellant keeps dirt and stains from sticking.
Connections
Word family
- repellants
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
A countable noun; the plural form is repellants.
Learn the forms together
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