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repellent

/ɹəˈpɛlənt/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/ɹəˈpɛlənt/

🇺🇸 US

/ɹəˈpɛlənt/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    Someone who repels.

  2. Meaning 2 · noun

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

  3. Meaning 3 · noun

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

  4. Meaning 4 · adjective

    Tending or able to repel; driving back.

  5. Meaning 5 · adjective

    Repulsive, inspiring aversion.

  6. Meaning 6 · adjective

    Resistant or impervious to something.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “repellent” when they mean: someone who repels..”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “repellent” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “repellent” in professional communication.”

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

adjective

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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