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insect repellent

insect repellent

Meaning of insect repellent

insect protection

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British English/ən ˈɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlənt/
American English/ˌɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlənt/
Russian transcription[ˈsrʲedstvə ɐt nɐsʲɪˈkomɨx]
insect repellent
insect repellent - средство от насекомых
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insect repellent with Russian translation

insect repellent usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Перед тем как сесть у реки, пожалуйста, нанесите средство от насекомых.

Before we sit by the river, please spray some insect repellent.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я купил новое средство от насекомых с лимонным запахом.

I bought a new insect repellent that smells like lemon.

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insect repellent belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

insect repellentсредство от насекомых
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

insect repellent synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between insect repellent / spray / lotion / roll-on / wipe / wristband

🇬🇧English
insect repellent

The primary, neutral term for products that keep insects away.

A2Very Often

Apply insect repellent before going outside.

Нанесите средство от насекомых перед выходом на улицу.

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🇬🇧English
spray

A generic word for aerosol products; may mean insect spray in context but is ambiguous.

A2Very Often

I bought a spray to use on the patio.

Я купил спрей для использования на веранде.

L
🇬🇧English
lotion

Refers to a liquid/cream form applied to skin; may be an insect repellent lotion specifically.

A2Often

I prefer a lotion repellent for my kids' skin.

Я предпочитаю лосьон от насекомых для кожи детей.

R
🇬🇧English
roll-on

A roll-on applicator form; a type of repellent product applied by rolling.

A2Often

She used a roll-on repellent on her arms.

Она нанесла роликовый репеллент на руки.

🇬🇧English

A disposable wet wipe impregnated with repellent; a portable form.

A2Often

Take repellent wipes for the camping trip.

Возьмите салфетки с репеллентом в поход.

W
🇬🇧English
wristband

A wearable band that contains or emits repellent; alternative product form, less common.

A2Rarely

Kids sometimes wear citronella wristbands at festivals.

Дети иногда носят браслеты с цитронеллой на фестивалях.

E
🇬🇧English
electric plug-in repellent

An indoor device that heats or vaporizes repellent from a plug-in unit.

A2Rarely

We use an electric plug-in repellent in the bedroom during summer.

Мы используем электрический фумигатор в спальне летом.

C
🇬🇧English
citronella candle

An outdoor candle scented with citronella that helps repel mosquitoes nearby.

A2Often

We lit citronella candles on the patio to keep mosquitoes away.

Мы зажгли свечи с цитронеллой на террасе, чтобы отпугнуть комаров.

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insect repellent translation: средство от насекомых. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce insect repellent

/ən ˈɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlənt/

insect repellent translation

средство от насекомых

insect repellent examples

Before we sit by the river, please spray some insect repellent.

insect repellent transcription

/ən ˈɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlənt/, /ˌɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlənt/

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insect repellent meaning: what does it mean?

insect protection

insect repellent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

insect repellent is pronounced as /ən ˈɪnsɛkt rɪˈpɛlənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

insect repellent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Before we sit by the river, please spray some insect repellent. Translation: Перед тем как сесть у реки, пожалуйста, нанесите средство от насекомых.

Is insect repellent part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, insect repellent (средство от насекомых) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is insect repellent part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, insect repellent (средство от насекомых) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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