repellence
UK/ri'peləns/US/ri'pelәns/
C2
Definitions
n.
The quality of repelling or driving away
排斥性；驱避性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrepel + -ence (the quality of) = the quality of repelling, e.g. a fabric's water repellence. Rare; repellency is a common alternative.
Root pel still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.[natural repellence]天然排斥性
- 2.[sense of repellence]厌恶感
- 3.[mutual repellence]相互排斥
Example Sentences
- 1.
The coating gives the jacket excellent water repellence.