irritant — a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪrɪtənt/
Example Sentences
- My coworker's habit of clicking his pen during meetings has become a real irritant.
- The smoke from the factory acts as an irritant to the respiratory system.
- For students, the broken WiFi has been the biggest irritant this semester.
irritant
NOUN[/ˈɪrɪtənt/]
a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
a home cook accidentally spills strong cleaning solution on their hands while washing dishes. Their face immediately shows discomfort as they quickly pull their hands away from the sink. The skin on their hands becomes visibly red and inflamed from contact with the harsh chemical. They rush toward the faucet to rinse off the irritating substance while their family member nearby looks concerned. Steam rises from the cleaning bottle showing its potency. a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
The migrant found the fragrant field irritant
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“My coworker's habit of clicking his pen during meetings has become a real irritant.”
“The smoke from the factory acts as an irritant to the respiratory system.”
“For students, the broken WiFi has been the biggest irritant this semester.”
“This cleaning product contains no harsh irritants and is safe for sensitive skin.”
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