Allergenic

//ˌæ.ləɹˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to an allergen. not-comparable

    "1996, Fred R. Shank, Ph.D., FDA Allergy Warning Letter "Evidence suggests that some allergenic substances can cause serious allergic responses in some individuals upon ingestion of very small amounts of the substance.""

  2. 2
    Having the effect of an allergen. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or having the effect of an allergen wordnet

Synonyms

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allergogenic

Example

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"More than 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies, and their numbers are growing. New studies suggest that climate change may be at least partly to blame. Scientists say rising average temperatures and elevated levels of carbon dioxide are spurring the growth of many weedy, allergenic plants — such as ragweed — and extending the season of suffering for pollen-sensitive people across the country."

Etymology

From allergen + -ic.

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