allergen

noun

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al·ler·gen | \ ˈa-lər-jən

Definition of allergen

: a substance (such as pollen) that induces allergy

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Other Words from allergen

allergenic \ ˌa-lər-ˈje-nik

\ adjective

allergenicity \ ˌa-lər-jə-ˈni-sə-tē

\ noun

Examples of allergen in a Sentence

common allergens, such as pollen

Recent Examples on the Web Creminelli Fine Meats of Salt Lake City is recalling about 4,207 pounds of ready-to-eat parmesan salami sticks due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. — Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 July 2022 The various flavors in those recalls contained an allergen that did not appear on the retail packaging. — Chris Smith, BGR, 7 June 2022 This explains why your eyes feel itchy and your nose runs after breathing in an allergen such as pollen. — Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 31 May 2022 Watson recommends only rinsing the vulva with water or, at most, using a gentle, low-allergen soap. — Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 The avalanche of ice cream recalls continues with Casper’s Red Button Canadian Vanilla, which contains almonds, an undeclared allergen. — Chris Smith, BGR, 27 May 2022 Asthma can flare up for numerous reasons, such as exercise or exposure to an allergen. — Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 31 May 2022 Use allergen-proof bed covers which block dust mites’ access to your mattress and pillows. — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 Allergies are your body's reaction to an allergen, like pollen, pet dander, or dust. — Korin Miller, Health.com, 14 Feb. 2022 See More

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