repeller
Something that discourages
A repeller is something that drives away or repels.
Insect repellers emit sounds or chemicals to keep pests at bay.
The word applies to devices, substances, or people who push others away: He was a natural repeller of small talk.
In physics, a repeller is an electrode that deflects charged particles.
Toxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
- scarecrowDecoy to frighten birds
- mosquito coilSpiral incense repelling insects
citronella · ultrasonic · spray · bug zapper · rodent trap · bird spikes · deer fence · bear spray
Handheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- armorProtective combat covering
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- defenseProtection against harm
guard · fence · wall · forcefield · screen · buffer · coating · netting
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- repugnanceIntense distaste or disgust
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- recoilBackward force from discharge
foul · noxious · offensive · loathsome · vile · off-putting · distasteful · unsavory
Protected from harm
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
antifungal · waterproof · stain-resistant · fireproof · rust-proof · weatherproof · impermeable · resilience
insecticide
Toxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
- scarecrowDecoy to frighten birds
mosquito coil · citronella · ultrasonic · spray · bug zapper · rodent trap · bird spikes · deer fence · bear spray · mace
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- armorProtective combat covering
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
defense · guard · fence · wall · forcefield · screen · buffer · coating · netting · mesh
disgust
Intense physical aversion
- revulsionIntense physical disgust
- repugnanceIntense distaste or disgust
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
recoil · foul · noxious · offensive · loathsome · vile · off-putting · distasteful · unsavory · abhorrent
immunity
Protected from harm
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
antiseptic · antifungal · waterproof · stain-resistant · fireproof · rust-proof · weatherproof · impermeable · resilience · counteraction
- dynamical systemsattractors, attractor, chaos theory, equilibria, fixed points
- ion instrumentsmass spectrometer, time of flight, multipole, focusing lens, ionization
repellerattractor
Convergence point for systems
magnet · drawer · puller · attractant · gravitational force
- insect repellentSubstance deterring biting pests
- mosquito repellentSubstance deterring biting insects
- water repellentResists liquid penetration
- moth repellentSubstance deterring fabric pests
- tick repellentSubstance deterring parasitic arachnids
- pest repellentSubstance deterring unwanted creatures