allergenic
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ərˈdʒɛn adjective
causing allergic sensitization.
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allergen (ˈæləˌdʒɛn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any substance capable of inducing an allergy | |
| aller'genic | |
| —adj | |
| allerge'nicity | |
| —n | |
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Allergenic
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
There is a risk for an allergic reaction to standard dyes, although newer, less allergenic ones are becoming available.
Dust mites are a subject of increasing health concern because they can be highly allergenic.
These agencies post periodic alerts about hazards in food-chemical contaminants, food additives, unlabeled allergenic ingredients.
The discovery makes shrimp one of a few allergenic foods for which the actual allergen has been purified and identified.
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