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1. water-repellent

adjective. ['ˈwɔtɝrɪˈpɛlənt'] hindering the penetration of water.

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Rhymes with Insect Repellent

  • water-repellent
  • propellant

2. repellent

adjective. ['rɪˈpɛlənt'] incapable of absorbing or mixing with.

Etymology

  • repellens (Latin)

3. repellent

adjective. ['rɪˈpɛlənt'] serving or tending to repel.

Etymology

  • repellens (Latin)

5. repellent

noun. ['rɪˈpɛlənt'] a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water.

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Etymology

  • repellens (Latin)

6. repellent

noun. ['rɪˈpɛlənt'] the power to repel.

Etymology

  • repellens (Latin)

9. insect

noun. ['ˈɪnˌsɛkt'] a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect.

Etymology

  • insectum (Latin)
  • insecare (Latin)