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PRONUNCIATION OF INSECT REPELLENT

insect repellent  [ˈɪnsekt rɪˈpelənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INSECT REPELLENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Insect repellent is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INSECT REPELLENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

insect repellent

Insect repellent

An insect repellent is a substance applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces which discourages insects from landing or climbing on that surface. Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease, dengue fever, bubonic plague, and West Nile fever. Pest animals commonly serving as vectors for disease include the insects flea, fly, and mosquito; and the arachnid tick. A mosquito coil...

Definition of insect repellent in the English dictionary

The definition of insect repellent in the dictionary is a substance applied to skin or clothing which deters or repels insects.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INSECT REPELLENT


appellant
əˈpɛlənt
benevolent
bɪˈnɛvələnt
coolant
ˈkuːlənt
divellent
daɪˈvelənt
equivalent
ɪˈkwɪvələnt
excellent
ˈɛksələnt
fraudulent
ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt
gallant
ˈɡælənt
prevalent
ˈprɛvələnt
repellant
rɪˈpɛlənt
repellent
rɪˈpɛlənt
sealant
ˈsiːlənt
silent
ˈsaɪlənt
stimulant
ˈstɪmjʊlənt
succulent
ˈsʌkjʊlənt
talent
ˈtælənt
turbulent
ˈtɜːbjʊlənt
vigilant
ˈvɪdʒɪlənt
violent
ˈvaɪələnt
volant
ˈvəʊlənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INSECT REPELLENT

insect
insect bite
insect eater
insect pest control
insect powder
insect spray
insect-like
insectan
insectaria
insectaries
insectarium
insectary
insectean
insecticidal
insecticidally
insecticide
insectiform
insectifuge
insectile
insection

WORDS THAT END LIKE INSECT REPELLENT

ambivalent
attollent
covalent
equipollent
expellent
impellent
lent
mosquito repellent
moth repellent
multivalent
non-violent
opulent
pollent
prepollent
propellent
quadrivalent
Solent
superexcellent
virulent
water-repellent

Synonyms and antonyms of insect repellent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «insect repellent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INSECT REPELLENT

Find out the translation of insect repellent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of insect repellent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «insect repellent» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

驱虫剂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

repelente de insectos
570 millions of speakers

English

insect repellent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कीट से बचाने वाली क्रीम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طَارِدُ لِلحَشَرَاتِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

средство от насекомых
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

repelente de insetos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোকা তাড়ানোর ঔষধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

insectifuge
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

penghalau serangga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Insektenschutzmittel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

虫よけ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

구충제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Serangga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuốc diệt côn trùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பூச்சி விலக்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कीटक निरोधक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Böcek İlacı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

insettifugo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

środek odstręczający owady
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

засіб від комах
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spray de gândaci
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εντομοαπωθητικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

insekweerder
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

insektsmedel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

insektmiddel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of insect repellent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INSECT REPELLENT»

The term «insect repellent» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.564 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INSECT REPELLENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «insect repellent» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «insect repellent» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about insect repellent

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INSECT REPELLENT»

Discover the use of insect repellent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to insect repellent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Insect Repellents: Principles, Methods, and Uses
S. Prakash, W. Selvamurthy, and K. M. Rao, In vitro experimental model to evaluate the insect repellent M/V-diethyl phenyl acetamide in Periplanata americana Linn, Ind. J. Med. Res., 93, 182, 1991. 15. Chandran, V.R., Shanti, P.M. and ...
Mustapha Debboun, Stephen P. Frances, Daniel A. Strickman, 2006
2
Camping & Wilderness Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book
Insect Bites & Children Protect your children from mosquito bites. Have them wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants; apply insect repellent to exposed skin. Mosquitoes that transmit malaria bite between dusk and dawn. Use insect repellents ...
Paul Tawrell, 2006
3
Intelligent and Active Packaging for Fruits and Vegetables
... 10.4.2.3 Nonchoice bioassay test for penetration 201 chapter ten. Natural nontoxic insect repellent packaging materials.
Charles L. Wilson, Ph.D., 2007
4
Pesticides—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition
an impervious base and replaceable absorbent pad impregnated with natural oils. “An object of the present invention is an insect repellent device that repels flies, mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, no-see-ums and gnats. “An object of the present ...
‎2013
5
Textbooks of Military Medicine: Military Preventive ...
Two Australian soldiers are collecting biting insects after applying one of the assigned treatments including test formulations, (b) US soldiers are participants in a field study of camouflage-face paint-insect repellent formulations in Panama in ...
Patrick W. Kelley
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European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments
There are three categories of insect repellent: q physical repellents • synthetic repellents • natural origin repellents. Physical repellents are instruments, usually employing ultrasound and claiming to modify insect flight and host identification.
Andreas D. Katsambas, Torello M. Lotti, 2003
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Travel Medicine for Health Professionals
Osimitz T G, Murphy J V. Neurological effects associated with the use of insect repellent N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). / Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1997; 35: 442^* 45. 23. Reuveni H, Yagupsky P. Diethyltoluamide-containing insect repellents: ...
Larry I. Goodyer, 2004
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The Canadian Paediatric Society Guide to Caring for Your ...
Always apply insect repellent on your child, rather than having him do it himself. Apply the product lightly, and do not apply it on irritated or sunburned skin. If you' re putting sunscreen and insect repellent on your child, apply the sunscreen first.
The Canadian Paediatric Society, Diane Sacks, 2009
9
Topical Hazard Evaluation Program of Candidate Insect ...
A hazard evaluation of candidate insect repellent AI3-62980-Gb was performed by means of laboratory studies using rats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Maurice H. Weeks, Brenda J. DeSena, ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AGENCY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD., 1977
10
Medicine for the Outdoors: The Essential Guide to Emergency ...
Children under 2 years ofage should not have insect repellent applied to the skin more than once in 24 hours (it is more effective to apply it to the clothing, anyhow) . Ifyou're applying both a sunscreen and an insect repellent, apply the ...
Paul S. Auerbach, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INSECT REPELLENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term insect repellent is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rid your yard of standing water where mosquitoes can breed …
When you're out and about and don't want to wear long pants or a long-sleeved shirt, use an insect repellent. The Pima County Health ... «Tucson News Now, Jul 15»
2
'Rabbit Fever' detected in Pueblo | News - Home - KRDO.com
Wear insect repellent to protect yourself from its fleas or ticks, and use a long-handled shovel to scoop it up. Place it in a garbage bag and ... «KRDO, Jul 15»
3
How's your bug IQ? - Columbia Daily Tribune | Columbia Missouri …
When outdoors, wear protective clothing and use insect repellent. Know that eating outdoors attracts insects. And if you have a known allergy to ... «Columbia Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Extension agent: Dealing with nasty red bugs - LaGrange Daily News
... you go out, tuck your pants into your socks and spray an insect repellent containing the active ingredient DEET (N.N,-diethyl-m-toluamide). «LaGrange Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Fauquier County community events - The Washington Post
Take a bag lunch (refrigerators provided), a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, butterfly field guide, a camera and binoculars. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
6
Butte County First to Confirm Human West Nile Virus
DEET – Use a proven insect repellent like DEET. Other recommended repellents include: picaradin, lemon eucalyptus oil, para-menthane-diol, ... «Gridley Herald, Jul 15»
7
Grand opening at local park - Fairborn Daily Herald …
Bring drinking water, sunscreen and insect repellent for those programs held at the prairie. New sign, programs make Huffman Prairie more ... «Fairborn Daily Herald, Jul 15»
8
Journal Pages: Learning a lesson through mowing - Gloucester …
I sprayed myself liberally with insect repellent and secured an old sun visor atop my recently self-inflicted haircut. This was not a shot to be ... «Gloucester Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Avoid ticks to prevent Lyme disease - News - Citizens' Voice
Apply insect repellent containing 20 percent or more of DEET to your skin. □ Thoroughly inspect yourself, your children and your pets after ... «Citizens Voice, Jul 15»
10
It's a busy time of year at Matt Talbot : Nextra - Lincoln Journal Star
Matt Talbot is in urgent need of insect repellent products, hydrocortisone cream, and food pantry items such as canned meats, rice, pasta sauce ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»

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