repellency

noun

re·​pel·​len·​cy ri-ˈpe-lən(t)-sē How to pronounce repellency (audio)
: the quality or capacity of repelling

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Prana's Halle Straight Pants II have a flattering silhouette that resembles the fit of your favorite jeans — only with UPF 50+ for sun protection, water repellency, and abrasion resistance. Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 Chemicals are added to create different characteristics, such as flexibility or water repellency. By Aryn Baker/lautoka, Fiji , TIME, 3 July 2024 Testers love it for its impressive water repellency and the structured bill that shields your face. Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 The jacket displayed impressive durable water repellency, with the water beading up immediately and remaining that way for the full five minutes of the water test. Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for repellency 

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of repellency was in 1733

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“Repellency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repellency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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repellency

noun
re·​pel·​len·​cy ri-ˈpel-ən-sē How to pronounce repellency (audio)
: the quality of repelling : the ability to repel

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