allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
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Definition of allergen
: a substance (such as pollen) that induces allergy
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Other Words from allergen
allergenic
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adjective
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adjective
allergenicity
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noun
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noun
Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
Recent Examples on the Web
If allergens are an issue, natural wine may be a better option, suggests Feiring. — NBC News, "What is natural wine? And is it better for you?," 11 Aug. 2019 All recipes are free from gluten and the top eight allergens – dairy, egg, fish, crustacean, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. — Catie Wegman, sun-sentinel.com, "Fort Lauderdale mom creates baking club for children with dietary restrictions," 26 July 2019 With this form of immunotherapy, your body gets acclimated to the allergen that’s tormenting you through a series of shots that increase in dosage. — Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Relief From Fall Allergies, According to an Allergist," 19 June 2019 The major allergen that effects those who suffer from cat allergies is Fel d1, which is found in the saliva of cats. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "Kitty Cure: New Research Suggests an End to Severe Cat Allergies Could Be in Sight," 17 June 2019 Dust mites, molds, and various allergens accumulate on a daily basis. — Korin Miller, SELF, "13 Changes You Can Make at Home to Control Your Asthma," 31 Aug. 2018 As a bonus, the design is hypoallergenic and resistant to microbes, mites, and allergens. — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, "Those Super Popular Buffy Comforters Are 30 Percent Off Today," 9 July 2019 These protectors are especially important for anyone with allergies because the fabric blocks household allergens from settling into your pillows and mattress. — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make a Bed Like a Professional, According to Bedding Experts," 28 June 2019 One of Louisville's favorite spots for fried chicken is also vegan and allergen-friendly. — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, "Gluten or dairy-free? Try these 7 allergy-friendly places in Louisville," 24 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allergen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for allergen
allergen
noun
English Language Learners Definition of allergen
medical
: a substance that causes an allergy
See the full definition for allergen in the English Language Learners Dictionary
allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
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Kids Definition of allergen
: a substance that causes an allergic reaction
allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
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Medical Definition of allergen
: a substance that induces allergy
inhaled allergens a suspected food allergen
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