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irritancy

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

Definition of irritancy

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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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History and Etymology for irritancy

Noun (1)

irritant entry 1 + -cy

Noun (2)

irritant entry 2 + -cy

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“Irritancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritancy. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.

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