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deterrent

adjectivemasculine/ɐ.fɐʃ.tɐ.ˈdoɾ/low

a·fas·ta·dor

Definition

That drives away or serves to drive away.
The strong smell has a deterrent effect on insects.
They installed a bird deterrent device on the roof.
Common collocations
deterrent effectdeterrent device

Etymology

Do verbo afastar + sufixo -dor.

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