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The jacket had a water-repellent coating.
What does Repellent mean?
Repellent keeps something away.
Dictionary definition
A substance or quality that keeps insects, water, or something unwanted away.
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Campers used insect repellent before walking near the lake.
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The label explained how the repellent helps keep bugs away from skin and clothing.
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ri · pel · unt · strongest beat: pel
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WordRepellent.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningRepellent means Repellent keeps something away.
ExampleExample: The jacket had a water-repellent coating.
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- Syllables
- ri · pel · unt
- Strongest beat
- pel
- Ending
- unt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pel.
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Synonyms
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deterrentUse for something that discourages or keeps away.
barrierUse for something that blocks or protects.
protective coatingUse for a surface layer that resists something.
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attractantA contrast for something that draws things closer.
invitingA contrast for something that welcomes or draws in.
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