Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
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Look for a quiet model with strong allergen control and 6 to 8 air changes per hour to support sleep quality.
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Ryan Brennan
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Dirty filters can cause allergies by circulating dust, mold, and other allergens throughout your home when the AC is on during the summer.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Histamine is a chemical compound naturally produced by immune cells, including mast cells, in response to a threat like an allergen.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Dirty filters can cause allergies by circulating dust, mold, and other allergens throughout your home when the AC is on during the summer.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Histamine is a chemical compound naturally produced by immune cells, including mast cells, in response to a threat like an allergen.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
ˈal-ər-jən 
: a substance that induces allergy
inhaled allergens
a suspected food allergen
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