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Swedish
Etymology
från (“away”) + stötande (“pushing”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk fråstøytande
Adjective
frånstötande (not comparable)
- repulsive, disgusting, distasteful
- (literally, from components) repellent
Medlet verkar frånstötande på insekter- The agent has a repellent effect on insects
See also
- äcklig
- motbjudande (bit stronger – often closer to "repulsive" in strength if not etymologically)
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