I. adjective
also re·pel·lant ri-ˈpe-lənt
Etymology: Latin repellent-, repellens, present participle of repellere
Date: 1643
1. : serving or tending to drive away or ward off — often used in combination
a mosquito- repellent spray
2. : arousing aversion or disgust : repulsive
• re·pel·lent·ly adverb
II. noun
also repellant
Date: 1661
: something that repels ; especially : a substance that repels insects