repellent

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

ruОписывает что-то крайне неприятное или отвратительное, вызывающее желание избежать этого.esDescribe algo extremadamente desagradable o repulsivo, que causa aversión o ganas de evitarlo, tanto en sentido físico (como un olor) como figurativo (como una conducta).frQui provoque un fort dégoût ou une aversion, donnant envie de s'en éloigner ou de l'éviter. Peut aussi désigner une substance qui éloigne les insectes ou les animaux nuisibles.deBeschreibt etwas oder jemanden, das/der äußerst unangenehm, abstoßend oder widerwärtig ist und Ekel oder den Wunsch hervorruft, sich davon zu distanzieren.ptDescreve algo extremamente desagradável ou repugnante, que provoca aversão e o desejo de evitar ou afastar-se.zh形容某事物极其令人厌恶、讨厌，使人想要远离或避开。arيصف شيئًا أو شخصًا بغيضًا جدًا يثير النفور والاشمئزاز ويدفع إلى تجنّبه. ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف مادة تصدّ أو تطرد شيئًا ما كالماء أو الحشرات.

1. Serving to repel B2 formal

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

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

   ruОтталкивающийesrepelentefrQui repoussedeAbweisendptRepelentezh驱避的arطارد

   Sinônimos: deterrentrepellingrepulsive

   Antônimos: alluringattractiveinviting

2. Arousing disgust B2 formal

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

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

   ruОтталкивающийesrepugnantefrrépugnantdeAbstoßendptRepelentezh令人厌恶的arمُثير للاشمئزاز

   Sinônimos: abhorrentabominabledetestabledisgustingdistastefulloathsomenauseatingodiousoffensiverepugnantrepulsiverevoltingsickening

   Antônimos: alluringappealingattractivedelightfulpleasant

3. Resistant to mixing C1 formal

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

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

   ruОтталкивающийesRepelente al agua, que no se mezclafrRésistant au mélangedeAbweisendptRepelentezh排斥的arطارد

   Sinônimos: hydrophobicimpermeablenonabsorbentresistantwaterproof

• more repellent comparative form
• most repellent superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вещество или средство, используемое для отпугивания или предотвращения чего-либо, например воды, насекомых или животных, или свойство оказывать такой эффект.esSustancia o medio utilizado para repeler o evitar algo, como agua, insectos o animales, o la propiedad de producir ese efecto.frSubstance ou moyen utilisé pour repousser ou empêcher quelque chose, par exemple l'eau, les insectes ou les animaux, ou propriété d'avoir un tel effet.deSubstantiv, das einen Stoff oder ein Mittel bezeichnet, das dazu dient, etwas abzuwehren oder fernzuhalten, z. B. Wasser, Insekten oder Tiere, oder die Eigenschaft, eine solche Wirkung zu haben.ptSubstantivo que designa uma substância ou produto usado para afastar ou impedir algo, como água, insetos ou animais, ou a propriedade de produzir esse efeito.zh指用于驱赶或防止某物的物质或制剂，例如驱虫剂、驱蚊剂或防水剂；也可指具有这种驱避作用的性质。arاسم يشير إلى مادة أو وسيلة تُستخدم لطرد أو منع شيء ما، كالحشرات أو الحيوانات أو الماء، أو إلى خاصية الصد والتنفير.

1. Water-repellent substance B2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruВодоотталкивающее средствоesSustancia hidrófugafrproduit hydrofugedeWasserabweisendes MittelptRepelente de águazh防水剂arمادة طاردة للماء

   Sinônimos: repellant

2. Animal repellent B1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruСредство отпугиванияesRepelente para animalesfrRépulsif pour animauxdeMittel zur Abschreckung von TierenptRepelentezh驱避剂arطارد الحيوانات

   Sinônimos: deterrentrepellant

3. Power to repel C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтталкивающая способностьesPoder de repelerfrPouvoir de répulsiondeAbwehrende WirkungptPoder repelentezh排斥力arقُدْرَة الطَّرْد

   Antônimos: appealattractionmagnetism

• repellents plural form
• repellents' possessive plural form
• repellent's possessive singular form