Looking for the meaning of the word COUNTERIRRITANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COUNTERIRRITANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Counterirritant
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kaʊnt(ə)rˈɪrɪt(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
something such as heat or an ointment that is used to produce surface irritation of the skin, thereby counteracting underlying pain or discomfort.
Short Definition:something
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