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Definition irritant in American English

irritant noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɪrɪtənt/
1

something that annoys you

Example

The government sees the rebels as little more than a minor irritant.

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2

a substance that hurts a part of your body and makes it painful, red, or swollen

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Definition irritant in American English