[rɪˈpɛlənt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance
(e.g: water-repellent nylon)

- causing disgust or distaste
(e.g: the idea was slightly repellent to her)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin repellent- ‘driving back’, from the verb repellere (see repel)

[rɪˈpɛlənt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling
(e.g: a flea repellent)

- a substance used to treat something, especially fabric or stone, so as to make it impervious to water
(e.g: treat brick with a silicone water repellent)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin repellent- ‘driving back’, from the verb repellere (see repel)