Mosquito repellent: meaning, definitions and examples
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mosquito repellent
[ məˈskiːtəʊ rɪˈpɛlənt ]
protecting against insects
A substance applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces that repels mosquitoes and other insects, often containing DEET or picaridin.
Synonyms
bug spray, insect repellent
Examples of usage
- Make sure to apply mosquito repellent before going camping.
- She always carries mosquito repellent in her backpack.
- The mosquito repellent helped prevent bug bites during the hike.
Translations
Translations of the word "mosquito repellent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repelente de mosquito
🇮🇳 मच्छर विकर्षक
🇩🇪 Mückenschutz
🇮🇩 obat nyamuk
🇺🇦 репелент від комарів
🇵🇱 środek odstraszający komary
🇯🇵 蚊よけ (かよけ)
🇫🇷 répulsif à moustiques
🇪🇸 repelente de mosquitos
🇹🇷 sivrisinek kovucu
🇰🇷 모기 퇴치제
🇸🇦 طارد البعوض
🇨🇿 repelent proti komárům
🇸🇰 repelent proti komárom
🇨🇳 驱蚊剂
🇸🇮 repelent proti komarjem
🇮🇸 mýflugnafæla
🇰🇿 масаға қарсы репеллент
🇬🇪 კოღოს წინააღმდეგი
🇦🇿 ağcaqanad dərmanı
🇲🇽 repelente de mosquitos
Word origin
The use of mosquito repellents dates back to ancient times when people used various natural substances like plants, smoke, and oils to ward off mosquitoes. In the 20th century, chemical repellents like DEET were developed for more effective protection against mosquitoes. Today, mosquito repellents are an essential tool for preventing mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.