repulsion

Everyday

1. (science) Repulsion is a force that pushes things away from each other, like two north poles of magnets. tree →
2. Repulsion is a strong feeling of disgust. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons it is used with magnets and electric charges: like poles repel, unlike poles attract. In stories it describes a character's disgust. Phrases: «attraction and repulsion», «feel repulsion».

Examples

• Two north poles show repulsion: they push each other away. tree →
• We tested attraction and repulsion with bar magnets. tree →
• He looked at the slimy worm with repulsion. tree →
• Repulsion between the magnets made the toy car move. tree →
• Two balloons rubbed on hair show repulsion. tree →
• She felt repulsion at the smell of the rotten egg. tree →

Note

Noun of «repel». Adjective: repulsive (disgusting) — but «repulsion» in science has nothing to do with disgust. Opposite of attraction. Rule: like poles repel, opposite poles attract.