noun
- substances or agents that drive away or repel something, especially insects or pests
Usage: usually plural; commonly used in the context of pest control and personal protection
Examples
- Mosquito expellents are essential during summer camping trips.
- The garden store sells various insect expellents for outdoor use.
- Natural expellents like citronella are popular alternatives to chemical sprays.
- These expellents work by creating an unpleasant odor that pests avoid.
- Many travelers pack expellents to protect themselves from disease-carrying insects.