repellent

• Describe algo extremadamente desagradable o repulsivo, que causa aversión o ganas de evitarlo, tanto en sentido físico (como un olor) como figurativo (como una conducta).

Describes something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing a desire to avoid it.

1. Serving to repelB2formal

   Having the ability to drive away or keep something at a distance.

   repelente

   • The fabric has a water-repellent coating.
   • This spray is an effective insect repellent.
   • The coating is repellent to dirt and stains.

   Sinónimosdeterrentrepellingrepulsive

   Antónimosalluringattractiveinviting

2. Arousing disgustB2formal

   Extremely unpleasant or offensive, causing a strong feeling of dislike.

   repugnante

   • His behavior was utterly repellent to everyone present.
   • The smell from the dump was repellent.
   • She found his arrogant attitude repellent.

   Sinónimosabhorrentabominabledetestabledisgustingdistastefulloathsomenauseatingodiousoffensiverepugnantrepulsiverevoltingsickening

   Antónimosalluringappealingattractivedelightfulpleasant

3. Resistant to mixingC1formal

   Describing a substance that does not absorb or mix with another, especially water.

   Repelente al agua, que no se mezcla

   • The material is oil-repellent and easy to clean.
   • This surface is repellent to most liquids.
   • The coating makes the paper repellent to water.

   Sinónimoshydrophobicimpermeablenonabsorbentresistantwaterproof

• Sustancia o medio utilizado para repeler o evitar algo, como agua, insectos o animales, o la propiedad de producir ese efecto.

A noun referring to a substance or treatment used to drive away or deter something, such as water, insects, or animals, or the quality of having such an effect.

1. Water-repellent substanceB2formaltechnical

   A compound applied to fabrics to make them resistant to water.

   Sustancia hidrófuga

   • The jacket is treated with a water repellent to keep you dry.
   • This spray acts as a repellent for rain and stains.
   • They applied a durable water repellent to the tent fabric.

   Sinónimosrepellant

2. Animal repellentB1formalscientific

   A chemical substance designed to deter animals from approaching or damaging an area.

   Repelente para animales

   • We used a natural insect repellent to keep mosquitoes away.
   • The garden was sprayed with a deer repellent to protect the plants.
   • This repellent is effective against ticks and fleas.

   Sinónimosdeterrentrepellant

3. Power to repelC1formal

   The inherent ability or quality to drive something away or resist it.

   Poder de repeler

   • The material has a natural repellent against dirt and grime.
   • His attitude had a repellent effect on potential collaborators.
   • The coating provides a strong repellent against corrosion.

   Antónimosappealattractionmagnetism