noun. a chemical substance that repels animals.
noun. the power to repel.
noun. a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water.
adjective. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust.
adjective. serving or tending to repel.
1. Adjective Right in the middle of the porosity spectrum, this hair is neither too absorbent nor too repellant. 2. Noun, singular or mass You may also see sand flies and mosquitoes on the island, so bring along a small bottle of your preferred insect repellant.