insect repellant

Thân thiện

A person sprays insect repellant on their arm before a hike.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chemical substance that repels insects: A product, typically applied to skin, clothing, or surfaces, designed to deter insects from landing or biting.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Before the hike, she applied insect repellant to her arms and legs.
  • This type of insect repellant is effective against mosquitoes and ticks.
  • We need to buy more insect repellant for our camping trip.

Advanced Usage

• "Wear insect repellant": To have applied or to be using an insect-repelling substance.
  • It is advisable to wear insect repellant in wooded areas.

Variants and Related Words

• Insect repellent (noun): An alternative, more common spelling with the same meaning.
  • DEET is a common active ingredient in insect repellent.
• Repellent (noun/adjective): As a noun, a substance that repels; as an adjective, causing disgust or aversion.
  • This spray acts as a water repellent for fabric. (related noun use)
  • The crime was repellent to the community. (adjective use)

Synonyms

• Bug spray (noun, informal): A substance, often in spray form, used to repel or kill insects.
• Insect deterrent (noun): A formal term for something that discourages insects.

Related Phrases

• Apply insect repellant: To put the substance onto a surface.
  • Remember to apply insect repellant every few hours for maximum protection.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a chemical substance that repels insects

Từ đồng nghĩa

• insectifuge
• insect repellent