repulsivity

noun

Plural:   repulsivities

The quality of being repulsive in any sense, including emotional reactions (disgust, distaste, aversion, etc·) and physical properties (magnetic repulsion, waterproofness, non-stickiness, etc·);  repellence / repellency;  repulsiveness.

Examples: 

Ahead of reusing it for more delicate frying, we must restore its repulsivity.  (Source: J∙ Okram - Bartonian Potato Pancakes  ●  Cooking Recipe.) 

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