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repellent

/ɹəˈpɛlənt/ noun C2
  1. A substance or solution used to repel insects, dangerous animals, or other pests. · None of the mosquito repellents we've tried work.
  2. A substance or treatment for a fabric etc to make it impervious to something. · They applied dirt repellent to the sports car.

Plural repellents

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