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  • noun Plural form of repellant.

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Examples

  • Lavender, camphor or sandal wood are all good moth repellants and unlike those pungent closet balls won't repel you or anyone else.

    Lifestyle Boost: Closet Case 2010

  • Current prevention methods rely upon use of protective clothing and tick repellants as well as personal inspection for ticks after potential exposure.

    Vaccine Schedules 2010

  • I just carry around my Thermacell and I do not even have to worry about bringing any repellants.

    How Bad is DEET? Cathy 2009

  • Godrej Consumer Products manufactures and sells several well-known brands, including Good Knight mosquito repellants and Cinthol soaps and talcum powder.

    Godrej Won't Sell Kiwi Products in India Sneha Shah 2011

  • It turns out there are three shelves dedicated to lice-killing measures and insect repellants.

    Dirty Secret Jessie Sholl 2011

  • I just carry around my Thermacell and I do not even have to worry about bringing any repellants.

    How Bad is DEET? Cathy 2009

  • Apply insect repellants that contain DEET and permethrin

    Lyme Disease 2010

  • There are several natural and organic mosquito repellants on the market but I cannot vouch for their effectiveness.

    Amber DeGrace: Don't Let Dengue Fever Take a Bite Out of Your Key West Vacation 2010

  • Most stains contain water repellants, and it would have been better to clean the deck and apply a new coat of stain.

    Do-it-yourself advice for home improvement Gene Austin 2010

  • Most stains contain water repellants, and it would have been better to clean the deck and apply a new coat of stain.

    Do-it-yourself advice for home improvement Gene Austin 2010

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