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I . re·pel·lent [rɪˈpelənt] N

repellent
sredstvo n za impregniranje
repellent
repelent m

II . re·pel·lent [rɪˈpelənt] ADJ

1. repellent:

repellent
odbijajoč
repellent
odvraten

2. repellent:

repellent
odporen

wa·ter-re·ˈpel·lent ADJ

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Although pyrethrin is a potent insecticide, it also is an insect repellent at lower concentrations.
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However, the naturally occurring concentrations of these compounds in the fruit are far too low to make the fruit an effective insect repellent.
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Some of these are surface bound to cells and thus act as short range attractants or repellents.
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Most are resolved using nonlethal methods including habitat modification, repellents, noise- and light-devices, and altered animal husbandry practices.
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A better approach is to use repellents that specifically target the chigoe flea.
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Some species also have repellent properties to insect pests, including aphids and squash bugs, when planted in a garden.
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As insects avoid this tree, the essential oil is used as insect repellent on the feet of horses, cattle and camels.
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Flies are presented with attractant and/or repellent, and mutants that are neither attracted nor repelled are isolated.
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His repellent keeps them from attacking his ship and attrats them to his fishing grounds.
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For medicinal purposes they are used as stimulants, stomachic, for headaches, sores and also as insect repellent.
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