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repellent

/ɹəˈpɛlənt/
noun

  1. Someone who repels.

  2. A substance used to repel insects, other pests, or dangerous animals.

  3. A substance or treatment for a fabric etc to make it impervious to something.

adjective

  1. Tending or able to repel; driving back.

  2. Repulsive, inspiring aversion.

  3. Resistant or impervious to something.

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