Hideous, Awful; a Chemical to Deter Insects

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Underground Worlds, Group 2175, Puzzle 5 (Train Passageway).

Question is: Hideous, Awful; a Chemical to Deter Insects

and the answer is: REPELLENT

Word Meaning:

REPELLENT — Repulsive, inspiring aversion.

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