irritant

🇺🇸 /ˈɪrɪtənt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɪrɪtənt/
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noun
R

A thing that causes physical discomfort or pain, like a rash or itch.

The soap was an irritant to her sensitive skin.

R

A thing, situation, or person that causes annoyance or frustration.

The constant noise from the construction site was an irritant to the residents.

adjective
R

Causing physical discomfort or pain.

The irritant gas caused coughing and watery eyes.

translation

n. A thing that causes physical discomfort or pain, like a rash or itch.; A thing, situation, or person that causes annoyance or frustration.
adj. Causing physical discomfort or pain.

Word Forms

Plural irritants