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    repellence
    [rəˈpeləns, rēˈpeləns]
    definition
    1. noun form of repellent
    re·pel·lent
    [rəˈpelənt]
    adjective
    repellent (adjective) · repellant (adjective)
    1. able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance:
      "water-repellent nylon"
    2. causing disgust or distaste:
      "the idea was slightly repellent to her"
    noun
    repellent (noun) · repellents (plural noun) · repellant (noun) · repellants (plural noun)
    1. a substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling:
      "a flea repellent"
    2. a substance used to treat something, especially fabric or stone, so as to make it impervious to water:
      "treat brick with a silicone water repellent"
    Origin
    late 16th century: from Latin repellent- ‘driving back’, from the verb repellere (see repel).
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    adjective
    1. able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance:
      impermeable
      impervious
      resistant
      -proof
      imperviable
    2. causing disgust or distaste:
      revolting
      repulsive
      disgusting
      repugnant
      sickening
      nauseating
      stomach-turning
      stomach-churning
      nauseous
      emetic
      vile
      nasty
      foul
      appalling
      abominable
      hideous
      horrible
      awful
      dreadful
      terrible
      obnoxious
      loathsome
      offensive
      objectionable
      off-putting
      distasteful
      disagreeable
      uninviting
      abhorrent
      despicable
      reprehensible
      contemptible
      odious
      heinous
      obscene
      hateful
      execrable
      gruesome
      grisly
      vomitous
      sick-making
      ghastly
      putrid
      horrid
      godawful
      gross
      gut-churning
      yucky
      icky
      cringe-making
      beastly
      bogging
      noisome
      disgustful
      loathly
      rebarbative
      Opposite:
      delightful
      lovely
     
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  1. Define repellence. repellence synonyms, repellence pronunciation, repellence translation, English dictionary definition of repellence. also re·pel·lant adj. 1. Inspiring aversion or distaste; repulsive. See Synonyms at hateful, offensive. 2. Resistant or impervious to a substance.

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    The definition of repellence in the dictionary is the quality or state of giving rise to disgust or aversion; the state of being distasteful or repulsive. Other definition of repellence is the quality or state of driving or forcing away or back or repelling.

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    the ability to force something to stop moving towards you: The hot pepper extracts were tested for their repellency to spider mites. They studied the repellency of different substances to rats.

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    uk / rɪˈpel. ə nt / us / rɪˈpel. ə nt / making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not want to be involved with someone or something: repellent behaviour / beliefs

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    What does repellence mean?
    Define repellence. repellence synonyms, repellence pronunciation, repellence translation, English dictionary definition of repellence. also re·pel·lant adj. 1. Inspiring aversion or distaste; repulsive. See Synonyms at hateful, offensive. 2. Resistant or impervious to a substance.

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    How many meanings does the word repellent have?
    There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word repellent, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word repellent? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English How is the word repellent pronounced? Where does the word repellent come from?

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    What does insect repellent mean?
    Insect repellent is a product containing chemicals that you spray into the air or on your body in order to keep insects away. ...mosquito repellent. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. a. b. 3. 4. a. b. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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    What is another word for repellent?
    1. Inspiring aversion or distaste; repulsive. See Synonyms at hateful, offensive. 2. Resistant or impervious to a substance. Often used in combination: a water-repellent fabric. 3. Serving or tending to repel something, especially insects: a repellent spray. n. a. A substance used to repel insects. b.

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    When was the term 'repellency' first used?
    The term 'repellency' was first used in the mid 1700s*. OED's earliest evidence for repellency is from 1733, in the writing of Andrew Baxter, natural philosopher and metaphysician. Repellency is formed within English by derivation. Etymology: repellent (adj.) \(1690s\) \(from repel\) + \(‑ency suffix\).

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    How do you pronounce repellent?
    If something is repellent, it is highly offensive or disgusting. To correctly pronounce repellent, accent the second syllable: "ruh-PELL-unt." Being repellent is sometimes a good thing, like when you're camping — your water-repellent tent gets you through a rainstorm and bug repellent keeps you free of itchy bites.

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