irritancy

noun (1)

ir·ri·tan·cy | \ ˈirətənsē, -ətən-, -si also -ətᵊn-\

plural -es

Definition of irritancy

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Roman, civil, & Scots law

: a making or the quality or state of being made null and void : invalidation also : irritant clause

irritancy

noun (2)

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plural -es

Definition of irritancy (Entry 2 of 2)

: the quality or state of being irritating

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