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irritant

Irritant (adj) means causing irritation or inflammation.

adj
1
Causing irritation or inflammation.
2
Rendering null and void; conditionally invalidating.
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Etymology

From French irritant, equivalent to irritate + -ant.

Rhymes for irritant

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of irritant?

"irritant" (adj) means causing irritation or inflammation.

What are the different meanings of irritant?

"irritant" has 2 main meanings: 1. Causing irritation or inflammation; 2. Rendering null and void; conditionally invalidating.

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