bug-repellent
|bug-re-pel-lent|
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/bʌɡ rɪˈpɛlənt/
insect deterrent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bug-repellent' originates from English, combining 'bug,' meaning 'insect,' and 'repellent,' meaning 'a substance that deters.'
Historical Evolution
'bug-repellent' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'bug' and 'repellent.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a substance to repel insects,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to deter insects from approaching or settling on a surface.
I applied bug-repellent before going on the hike.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 06:41