irritant
/ˈɪrɪtənt/
noun
- Something that causes annoyance, anger, or discomfort.
- The constant barking of the neighbor's dog was a major irritant.
- Dust and pollen are common irritants for people with allergies.
- His habit of interrupting others was an irritant in every meeting.
adjective
- Causing irritation or annoyance.
- The chemical is an irritant substance that can cause skin rashes.
- She found his constant humming to be highly irritant.
- Irritant fumes from the factory made the nearby residents cough.
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