word
Repellent
Rih-PEH-luhnt
/rɪˈpɛlʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
repellent
Dictionary meaning
Incapable of absorbing or mixing with.
Examples
- A water-repellent fabric.
- I knew many repellents for bugs.
Synonyms: resistant
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