insect repellent
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3.2
- noun
- /ɪnˈsɛkt rɪˈpɛlənt/
:
repelente de insectos
- Mosquitoes can be really hungry and aggressive; insect repellent is a must, while itch relief could be very handy.
- insect repellent containing DEET
- insect repellent lotion
- apply insect repellent
And then they also have a garlic barrier, which is an insect repellent as all this is great, all organic stuff.
- And then they also have a garlic barrier, which is an insect repellent as all this is great, all organic stuff.
Examples
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The camping checklist included essentials like water, food, and insect repellent to keep the bugs away.
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In a good breeze during the day, you can work without insect repellent.
Academic text (2000) -
Darling, did you bring the insect repellent lotion?
Fiction book (2001) -
Don't forget your insect repellent.
Blog text (28) -
On hot overcast days, early, late, or when there is no breeze, you need insect repellent.
Academic text (2000) -
Insect repellent is vital in early spring and summer; good wilderness manners are a must always.
Academic text (2005) -
When visiting the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, be sure to bring water, insect repellent, and wear appropriate clothing.
Academic text (2005) -
Before going hiking, remember to apply insect repellent to protect your skin from bug bites.
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To avoid insect bites during the picnic, we packed some insect repellent along with the food.
Synonyms
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4.2
A chemical used to keep insects and other animals away
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6.9
A chemical made by people that kills insects and keeps them away from animals and plants
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5.1
A chemical used to keep insects and other pests away
A substance you put on skin or clothes to keep insects away
A spray or cream that keeps insects away from skin
Antonyms
- Specialized
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5.9
A substance that makes animals or insects come to a place because of its smell
How Repellent
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'insect' (a small arthropod) with 'repellent' (a substance that keeps pests away): it denotes a substance that repels insects. This noun–noun compound follows a common, productive pattern across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Insect repellent comes from the simple idea of something that pushes bugs away, where insect is the bug and repellent is something that 'repels' or 'keeps away'. So it means a liquid or spray you put on skin or clothes to keep insects away.