mosquito-repellent
|mos-qui-to-re-pel-lent|
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/məˈskiːtoʊ rɪˈpɛlənt/
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/məˈskiːtəʊ rɪˈpɛlənt/
substance to deter mosquitoes
Etymology
'mosquito-repellent' originates from the combination of 'mosquito' and 'repellent', where 'mosquito' refers to the insect and 'repellent' means a substance that deters.
'mosquito-repellent' is a modern English term formed by combining 'mosquito' and 'repellent' to describe a product that deters mosquitoes.
Initially, it meant 'a substance to repel mosquitoes', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces to deter mosquitoes from landing or biting.
She applied mosquito-repellent before going on the hike.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 03:08