repellent
/rɪˈpelənt/noun
उच्चारण रिपेलन्ट
विकर्षक, भगाने वाला पदार्थ
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a substance that is used to keep insects away; a substance used on cloth to prevent water from passing through
विकर्षक, भगाने वाला पदार्थ
- mosquito repellent
- Wear long sleeves and use repellent near the pond.
- Apply mosquito repellent before you sit outside in the evening.
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- The jacket was treated with a water repellent.
- This cream is a good insect repellent for children.
Synonyms deterrent insecticide protectant
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~ (to sb) formal
very unpleasant; causing strong dislike
घृणित, विकर्षक
- a repellent smell
- The repellent smell of rotten eggs filled the laboratory.
- The whole idea seemed repellent to the villagers.
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- He found the sight of the polluted river repellent.
- There was something repellent about his rude manner.
Synonyms repulsive revolting disgusting offensive abhorrent
Opposite attractive appealing pleasant charming
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re·pel·lent
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Keep the disgusting words together: repellent, repulsive, revolting, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent.
घृणित के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: repellent, repulsive, revolting, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Water-repellent fabric.
Collocation: water-repellent fabric (ऐसा कपड़ा जिस पर पानी नहीं टिकता)। Repellent का मतलब है जो किसी चीज़ को दूर भगाए या अंदर आने से रोके।
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Science: like magnetic poles repel each other and unlike poles attract; mosquito repellents contain DEET or citronella.
विज्ञान में समान चुंबकीय ध्रुव एक-दूसरे को प्रतिकर्षित करते हैं और असमान ध्रुव आकर्षित करते हैं; मच्छर-विकर्षकों में DEET या citronella होता है।