INSECT REPELLANT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does insect repellant mean? 

• INSECT REPELLANT (noun)
  The noun INSECT REPELLANT has 1 sense:

1. a chemical substance that repels insects

  Familiarity information: INSECT REPELLANT used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• INSECT REPELLANT (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A chemical substance that repels insects

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

insect repellant; insect repellent; insectifuge

Hypernyms ("insect repellant" is a kind of...):

repellant; repellent (a chemical substance that repels animals)

 Context examples 

Citronella oil is used for its aromatic properties in parfumary, cosmetics, candles and soaps, and as an insect repellant.

(Citronella Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Camphor oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used for its aromatic properties, as an insect repellant, in embalming fluids, and in various topical skin preparations.

(Camphor Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

Red cedarwood oil is used as an insect repellant, expectorant, antiseptic, and fungicide.

(Juniperus Virginiana Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

To prevent insect bites and their complications: • Don't bother insects • Use insect repellant • Wear protective clothing • Be careful when you eat outside because food attracts insects • If you know you have severe allergic reactions to insect bites, carry an emergency epinephrine kit

(Insect Bites and Stings, NIH)