repellent
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He could have made something that shimmers, a piece of true pop that expresses repellent ideals.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 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
Rodent repellent, cigarette packets, and piles of very old newspapers are also among their finds.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
The movie is simultaneously more depressing than the original and more saccharine, with a repellent amount of affection between characters who should know better.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
"Need some bug repellent? Maybe a better diet?"
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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
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
Insect repellents are not meant to kill insects, but work by dulling their senses to prevent them from finding humans, according to the National Pesticide Information Center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
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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