Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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insect repellant | Yes | No | No | No |
repellent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
insect repellant (noun) | repellent (noun) |
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a chemical substance that repels insects | the power to repel |
a chemical substance that repels animals | |
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water |
insect repellant (adjective) | repellent (adjective) |
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incapable of absorbing or mixing with | |
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | |
serving or tending to repel |