Definition of Irritant

1. Noun. Something that causes irritation and annoyance. "He's a thorn in my flesh"

Exact synonyms: Thorn
Generic synonyms: Annoyance, Bother, Botheration, Infliction, Pain, Pain In The Ass, Pain In The Neck
Derivative terms: Irritate

Definition of Irritant

1. a. Rendering null and void; conditionally invalidating.

2. a. Irritating; producing irritation or inflammation.

3. n. That which irritates or excites.

Definition of Irritant

1. Adjective. Causing irritation or inflammation. ¹

2. Noun. Any medication designed to cause irritation ¹

3. Noun. A source of irritation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Irritant

1. something that irritates [n -S]

Medical Definition of Irritant

1. This refers to any substance that causes inflammation following immediate, prolonged, or repeated contact with skin or mucous membranes. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Irritant

irritabilities
irritability
irritable
irritable bowel disease
irritable bowel syndrome
irritable breast
irritable colon
irritable heart
irritable mood
irritableness
irritablenesses
irritably
irritainment
irritancies
irritancy
irritant (current term)
irritant contact dermatitis
irritant eczema
irritants
irritate
irritated
irritates
irritating
irritatingly
irritation
irritation cell
irritation fibroma
irritations
irritative
irritator

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