irritant

Meanings

• noun

  A substance or agent that causes annoyance, discomfort, or allergic reactions.

  - "The pollen from the flowers is an irritant to people with seasonal allergies."
  - "Smoke is an irritant that can cause eye and throat irritation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irritant
miserable , resilient , delirious

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Variants

List of all variants of irritant that leads to same result
irritant , irritants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'irritare', meaning to provoke or annoy.

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Trivia

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1. The most common irritant in the workplace is dust.

2. Some foods, such as chili peppers, are intentionally used as irritants to add flavor and heat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Allergen: An irritant that causes an allergic reaction in some individuals.

2. Irritant contact dermatitis: A skin condition caused by contact with an irritant substance.

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Culture

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Irritants have been used in various contexts throughout history, from medicinal purposes to military applications. In literature, irritants have been used as metaphors for emotional distress or conflict.

How to Memorize "irritant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a substance causing discomfort or an allergic reaction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irritant' with the feeling of discomfort or annoyance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Irritates People' to remember the meaning of 'irritant'.

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