Meaning Of The Word Repellent

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Repellent? Find Repellent meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Repellent Meaning

Repellent Definition
Repellent Definition

What's The Definition Of Repellent?

repellent
Insect repellent is a product containing chemicals that you spray into the air or on your body in order to keep insects away.
adjective: If you think that something is horrible and disgusting you can say that it is repellent.

repellent in American English
that repels; pushing away or driving back
adjective: causing distaste or aversion; repulsive
noun: something that repels, as a substance that keeps away insects

repellent in British English
adjective: giving rise to disgust or aversion; distasteful or repulsive
noun: something, esp a chemical substance, that repels

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Crushing ‐ A crushing defeat, burden, or disappointment is…
  • Eerier ‐ adjective: (esp of places, an atmosphere, etc)…
  • Brocatel ‐ noun: a brocade in which the design is woven in…
  • Corniness ‐ noun: the quality of…
  • Mamet ‐ noun: David. born 1947, US dramatist and film…
  • St. Louis ‐ city & port in E Mo., on the Mississippi: pop…
  • Chatroom ‐ noun: a site on the internet, or another computer…
  • Suffruticose ‐ having a woody base that persists but branches…
  • Indiscretion ‐ lack of discretion, or good judgment; imprudence…
  • Down with ‐ away with! cease!; having a good understanding…