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Repulsion Definition & Meaning

repulsion
noun
  1. the force by which bodies repel one another
  2. intense aversion
  3. the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

"Repulsion" in song lyrics

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  • "cosmic repulsion"
    AOL — AOL
  • "valence shell electron pair repulsion"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does repulsion mean?
the force by which bodies repel one another intense aversion the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
What part of speech is repulsion?
Repulsion is a noun.
How many definitions does repulsion have?
Repulsion has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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