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The bagless self-empty base can hold up to 60 days of dirt and debris, and HEPA filtration traps 99.97% of allergens.—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 Not everyone is allergic to the same thing and some people are allergic to multiple allergens, including certain types of pollen, pet dander, insect bites, mold, dust and certain foods.—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025 In the past, pollen, dust, and other allergens were considered the main threat to people with allergic rhinitis.—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025 No illnesses have been reported as a result of the undeclared allergens in the company's baked goods.—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for allergen
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Allergen,, blend of allerg- (in Allergieallergy) and -gen (in Antigenantigen)
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