Looking for the meaning of the word IRRITANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of IRRITANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Irritant
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪrɪt(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
Short Definition:substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort
Examples:- a powerful skin irritant
Definition:
a thing that is continually annoying or distracting
Short Definition:thing that is continually annoying or distracting
Examples:- it was clear that he had become an irritant in the relationship between the two countries
Word: Irritant
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪrɪt(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
Short Definition:causing slight inflammation or other discomfort
Examples:- chlorine bleaches can be irritant to the skin
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