insect repellant
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a chemical substance that repels insects
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