adeps

Example:Repellents, which are the opposite of apeds, are used to deter insects and other pests.

Definition:A substance that has the quality of driving or resisting attack.

Example:Cleansers are opposed to repelants like fiber repellents, which are used to prevent clothes from absorbing water.

Definition:A substance that removes dirt, grime, or contamination; a cleanser.

Example:Liquid ingredients, such as water, are used by itself and are not opposed to apeds in cleaning.

Definition:A state of matter that flows and takes the shape of its container, has a definite volume, and is almost incompressible; also, a substance in this state, such as a liquid soap or detergent.