Repellant: meaning, definitions and examples
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repellant
[ rษชหpษlษnt ]
insect control
A repellant is a substance or agent that is used to deter pests, insects, or animals from approaching a specific area or object. Repellants can be chemical or natural and are commonly used in gardening, camping, and personal care to provide protection against unwanted creatures.
Synonyms
deterrent, distillate, repellent.
Examples of usage
- Using citronella oil as a natural insect repellant.
- He applied a chemical repellant before going hiking.
- The garden was treated with a natural repellant to keep the pests away.
Translations
Translations of the word "repellant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น repelente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคฐเฅเคงเค
๐ฉ๐ช Abwehrmittel
๐ฎ๐ฉ repelan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฟะตะปะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ repelent
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟ้ฟๅค
๐ซ๐ท rรฉpulsif
๐ช๐ธ repelente
๐น๐ท sarฤฑmsak spreyi
๐ฐ๐ท ํด์น์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ repelent
๐ธ๐ฐ repelent
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฑ่ซๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ repelent
๐ฎ๐ธ frรกdrรกttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoruyucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ repelente
Etymology
The word 'repellant' originates from the Latin verb 'repellere', which means 'to drive back'. The term has evolved over the centuries to specifically refer to substances that repel or deter unwanted pests or animals. Initially used in a broader context, it became more associated with products formulated for pest control in gardens and homes. Its use has expanded in modern times to include a variety of personal care products designed to protect human skin from insect bites and irritation. The evolution of repellants is closely linked to advancements in chemistry and a better understanding of the behaviors of pests, leading to the development of more effective and safer repellants over time.