repellants
Things that discourage
Repellants is a less common spelling of repellents—substances or devices that drive away unwanted things.
Insect repellants keep mosquitoes at bay.
Water repellants protect fabric from moisture.
The spelling with -ant appears occasionally but -ent is standard.
Aromatic insect-deterring oil
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- lemongrassFragrant tropical culinary grass
eucalyptus · neem · coil · zapper · ultrasonic · wristband · candle · lantern
Thing that discourages action
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
hindrance · barrier · disincentive · deterrence · warning · intimidation · constraint · impediment
Aromatic insect repellent sphere
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- cedarwoodFragrant conifer timber
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
capsaicin · garlic · bloodmeal · bonemeal · ultrasonic · scarecrow · decoy · fencing
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
distaste · repugnance · nausea · contempt · dislike · hatred · horror · offensive
Repels aqueous substances
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
coating · sealant · impregnation · teflon · oleophobic · treatment · fabric · spray
citronella
Aromatic insect-deterring oil
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
lemongrass · eucalyptus · neem · coil · zapper · ultrasonic · wristband · candle · lantern · lotion
deterrent
Thing that discourages action
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- preventionStopping something before occurring
obstacle · hindrance · barrier · disincentive · deterrence · warning · intimidation · constraint · impediment · deflection
mothball
Aromatic insect repellent sphere
- naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- cedarwoodFragrant conifer timber
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
peppermint · capsaicin · garlic · bloodmeal · bonemeal · ultrasonic · scarecrow · decoy · fencing · netting
disgust
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
loathing · distaste · repugnance · nausea · contempt · dislike · hatred · horror · offensive · objectionable
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- waxPliable waterproof substance
nanotechnology · coating · sealant · impregnation · teflon · oleophobic · treatment · fabric · spray · finish
repellantsattractants
Substances that draw others
lures · baits · magnets · pheromones · enticements
repellantsenticers
Those who lure others
inviters · welcomers · attractants · attractors · charmers