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Definition of repellence in English:

repellence

noun

(also repellance)

See repellent

‘Although the selective agent is unknown, the adaptive evolution of this gene may have resulted in increased effectiveness of pollinator attraction or herbivore repellence.’
  • ‘If the relationship is not neutral, it is one of repellence rather than attraction-and that is the dark side of the ‘soft power’ coin.’
  • ‘Linen will also be mixed with wool to create new performance fabrics of a high calibre with improved touch, softer hand and added water repellence.’
  • ‘To have occasional draconian enforcement might provide sufficient repellence, but is hardly the way to build justice.’
  • ‘It adds gloss and water repellence and so protects the finish.’