irritant

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Noun irritant has 1 sense

irritant, thorn - something that causes irritation and annoyance; "he's a thorn in my flesh"
--₁ is a kind of annoyance, bother, botheration, pain, infliction, pain in the neck, pain in the ass

Derived form: verb irritate₁

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Irritant

Noun

Definition: a substance or agent that causes irritation, discomfort, or inflammation

Example sentence: The strong cleaning chemicals in the kitchen were known to be irritants to people with sensitive skin.

Adjective

Definition: causing annoyance, irritation, or provocation

Example sentence: The constant buzzing of the mosquito was incredibly irritant, preventing me from falling asleep.

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