repellant
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6.0
A substance put on fabric to make it resist water
- noun
- /rɪˈpɛlənt/
:
repelente al agua
- The rain jacket is made from a special repellant that keeps you dry even in heavy showers.
- water repellant
Examples
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Everyone was coated with an inch and a half of something called Citronella, reportedly a mosquito repellant.
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To protect your outdoor furniture, apply a repellant that helps it resist moisture damage.
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She treated her backpack with a repellant to ensure it stays dry during hikes in the rain.
Synonyms
repellent
vsrepellant
2
4.7
A substance applied to fabric to stop water from soaking in
is the same meaning but spelled with double l rather than single l
1
5.3
Something you put on things to keep them safe from damage
is focused specifically on preventing water penetration into fabrics
waterproofing
vsrepellant
1
3.3
A material you put on something to keep water out
is used specifically on fabrics to block water penetration
waterproofer
vsrepellant
1
3.3
A product that makes things like shoes or jackets resist water
is a substance applied to fabrics rather than any person or general agent
Compounds
Surface Forms
repellant singular
repellants plural
Morphology
Etymology
Repellant comes from the Latin parts re- 'back' and pellere 'to drive', so it literally means 'to drive back'. That's why a water repellant on fabric works by 'pushing' water away to help keep you dry.