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irritative


ir·ri·ta·tive

adj \ˈir-ə-ˌtā-tiv\

Definition of IRRITATIVE

1
: serving to excite : irritating
2
: accompanied with or produced by irritation <irritative coughing>

First Known Use of IRRITATIVE

1644

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