hypoallergenic

adjective

hy·​po·​al·​ler·​gen·​ic ˌhī-pō-ˌa-lər-ˈje-nik How to pronounce hypoallergenic (audio)
: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response
hypoallergenic cosmetics
hypoallergenic foods

Examples of hypoallergenic in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hypoallergenic was in 1940

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“Hypoallergenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypoallergenic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

hypoallergenic

adjective
hy·​po·​al·​ler·​gen·​ic -ˌal-ər-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce hypoallergenic (audio)
: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response
hypoallergenic food
hypoallergenic makeup
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