repellent
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And even if sunscreen is described as "water repellent" or "water resistant", it should still be reapplied after swimming.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
“They will be repellent to the undecided voters Pratt needs to catch, most of whom will think they’re coming directly from the campaign,” she said on X. “Get smarter, guys.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Since microplastics are also water repellent, the particles naturally stick to the algae when they meet in water.
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
“The company phased out the substance in FY23, which had been used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment,” the statement said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
Granny smiled benevolently, an expression almost as repellent as her usual scowl.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
Taken together, these findings indicate that ultrasonic repellents could potentially be designed so hedgehogs can hear them while humans and pets cannot.*
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
"It's amazing because this allows us to actually build targeted sound repellents that wouldn't bother us or our pets," she says.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
Officials urge travelers to keep open wounds clean and covered, avoid insect bites, and wear hats, loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and pants, socks, and insect repellents registered by the Environmental Protection Agency as effective.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2025
Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
One of them, labeled defense dispenser, offered self-defense equipment: lightweight body armor, chemical repellents, and a wide selection of handguns.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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