repellency

noun

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

Examples of repellency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 In addition to evaluating performance and how effectively water was removed from the car’s shield, factors like rain repellency, ease of installation, noise and price were considered. Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for repellency 

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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 5 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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