also  re*pel*lant  adj :  serving or tending to drive away or ward off - often used in combination <a mosquito-repellent spray> 
, also  repellant  n :  something that repels : esp  :  a substance used to prevent insect attacks .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  re·plant 
 
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