hypoallergenic
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Definition of hypoallergenic
: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response hypoallergenic cosmetics hypoallergenic foods
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Each sunscreen dispenser is equipped with four 1,000 mL pouches of hypoallergenic broad-spectrum SPF-30 sunscreen, available in four different varieties, safe for people aged 6-months and up. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Valley Edition," 12 June 2018 This one from Utopia is super soft, hypoallergenic, and machine washable. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "Here are the 5 best deals on Amazon right now," 19 June 2018 Fresh, supportive, hypoallergenic and clean pillows are not expensive. — Jennifer Adams, Philly.com, "Ask Jennifer Adams: When should you replace your pillows?," 25 May 2018 Okay, so the Cornish Rex may not be hypoallergenic. — Kristen A. Schmitt, Smithsonian, "There’s No Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Cat," 17 Apr. 2018 The second line of defense to hypoallergenic mattresses, pillows and comforters is the bedding sets themselves. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Five products you'll swear by this allergy season," 13 Apr. 2018 While touring the campus of Northern Ireland’s next-generation science park on Friday with fiancé Prince Harry, the couple met a husband and wife team who make innovative and hypoallergenic baby products. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle Just Dropped Her Own Major Royal Baby Hint!," 23 Mar. 2018 Almay, the hypoallergenic drugstore brand lauded for its sensitive skin-loving formulas, just dropped two new otherworldly jelly highlighters, as first reported by PopSugar. — Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, "Almay Make Them Jelly Hi-Lite Is the Dewiest Drugstore Highlighter," 6 Feb. 2018 Portuguese water dogs are known for their intelligent and independent natures (and hypoallergenic, non-shedding coat, which is perfect for families with allergies). — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, "American Presidents and Their Dogs," 24 Oct. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hypoallergenic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response hypoallergenic food hypoallergenic makeup
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