Definition of Repelling

1. Adjective. Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust. "A wicked stench"


Definition of Repelling

1. Verb. (present participle of repel) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Repelling

1. repel [v] - See also: repel

Lexicographical Neighbors of Repelling

repel
repellant
repellant guiding molecule
repellantly
repellants
repelled
repellence
repellences
repellencies
repellency
repellent
repellently
repellents
repeller
repellers
repelling (current term)
repellingly
repellor
repels
repent
repentance
repentances
repentant
repentantly
repentaunce
repented
repenter
repenters
repenteth
repenting

Literary usage of Repelling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Elements of the Theory of the Newtonian Potential Function by Benjamin Osgood Peirce (1902)
"It follows from this (see Section 21) that the component in any direction of the force at a point P due to any distribution M of repelling matter is minus ..."

2. Elements of the Theory of the Newtonian Potential Function by Benjamin Osgood Peirce (1888)
"It follows from this (see Section 21) that the component in any direction of the force at a point P due to any distribution M of repelling matter is minus ..."

3. Elements of the Theory of the Newtonian Potential Function by Benjamin Osgood Peirce (1902)
"It follows from this (see Section 21) that the component in any direction of the force at a point P due to any distribution M of repelling matter is minus ..."

4. Elements of the Theory of the Newtonian Potential Function by Benjamin Osgood Peirce (1902)
"It follows from this (see Section 21) that the component in any direction of the force at a point P due to.any distribution M of repelling matter is minus ..."

5. Elements of the Theory of the Newtonian Potential Function by Benjamin Osgood Peirce (1902)
"It follows from tbis (see Section 21) that the component iu any direction of the force at a point P due to any distribution M of repelling matter is minus ..."

6. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"He first distinguished himself by repelling the attack of the Athenians on the fortress of Methone (431 BC). In 429 he was sent to assist ..."

7. A Treatise on Analytical Statics: With Numerous Examples by Edward John Routh (1896)
"Equilibrium of four repelling particles. Ex. 1. Four free particles situated at the corners of a quadrilateral are in equilibrium under their mutual ..."

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