insect repellent

/ˈɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlɪnt/
/ˈɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlɪnt/
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Definitions of insect repellent
  1. noun
    a chemical substance that repels insects
    synonyms: insect repellant, insectifuge
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    type of:
    repellant, repellent
    a chemical substance that repels animals
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