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Term: Deterrants

Description: Deterrants is the plural form of the noun "deterrent," which refers to something that discourages or hinders someone from taking a particular action. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that prevents or deters an action from happening.

Sense 1 - Noun: Deterrants (plural) are strategies, measures, or objects used to deter or discourage someone from engaging in certain behaviors or actions.

Sample Sentence 1: The presence of security cameras and alarms act as effective deterrants against burglaries.

Sample Sentence 2: High fines and penalties are used as deterrants for speeding on the highways.

Related Products: Security Cameras, Security Alarms

Sense 2 - Adjective: Deterrants is used to describe something that acts as a preventive factor, preventing or deterring an action from taking place.

Sample Sentence 1: The deterrants measures implemented by the company significantly reduced the number of workplace accidents.

Sample Sentence 2: Increased patrolling by police officers serves as a deterrants measure to prevent illegal activities in the neighborhood.

Related Products: Workplace Safety Measures, Security Patrol Equipment