chemorepellent
|che-mo-re-pel-lent|
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/ˌkiːmoʊrɪˈpɛlənt/
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/ˌkiːməʊrɪˈpɛlənt/
chemical repellent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chemorepellent' originates from the combination of 'chemo-' meaning 'chemical' and 'repellent' meaning 'to drive back or away'.
Historical Evolution
'chemorepellent' was formed by combining the prefix 'chemo-' with the word 'repellent', which has been used in English since the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a substance that repels by chemical means', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance that repels cells or organisms by chemical means.
The chemorepellent caused the bacteria to move away from the source.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 22:00