allergenic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Causing or relating to an allergic reaction: Describes a substance or agent that can trigger an allergy or is connected to the properties of an allergen.
- Having the effect of an allergen: Indicates the capacity to produce an allergic response in sensitive individuals.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Peanuts are highly allergenic for some people. (Peanuts can cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals.)
- The doctor tested for various allergenic substances. (The doctor conducted tests to identify substances that cause allergies.)
- This lotion is hypoallergenic, meaning it is less likely to be allergenic. (This lotion is formulated to minimize the risk of causing allergic reactions.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical/consumer contexts: Often used to label products or describe environments.
- The new policy requires clear labeling of the top eight allergenic foods. (The regulation mandates that the most common allergy-causing foods be clearly identified on labels.)
- In scientific description: Used to discuss the properties of materials or compounds.
- The study focused on the allergenic potential of different pollen types. (The research investigated how likely various pollens are to cause allergies.)
Variants and Related Words
- Allergen (noun): A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
- Dust mites are a common household allergen.
- Allergy (noun): A damaging immune response by the body to a substance.
- She has an allergy to shellfish.
- Hypoallergenic (adjective): Having a low tendency to cause allergic reactions.
- They sell hypoallergenic pillows for people with dust allergies.
Synonyms
- Sensitizing: Causing an individual to develop an allergic sensitivity.
- Antigenic (in a broader immunological context): Capable of inducing an immune response.
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This word is primarily technical and does not commonly feature in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is largely literal.)
Adjective
- relating to or having the effect of an allergen