irritant
noun
- substance that acts locally on cutaneous or mucosal surfaces to produce inflammation
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɪɹɪtənt/
adj
Etymology: From French irritant, equivalent to irritate + -ant.
- Causing irritation or inflammation.
“Lin had harassed the missionary group multiple times. However, he was the one who scheduled a meeting with the two CGM members at a laundromat. Upon meeting, before they could even exchange words, Lin launched an attack. He pulled out a bottle of irritant liquid that he had prepared beforehand and sprayed it into their eyes.”
- Rendering null and void; conditionally invalidating.
“The states elected Harry, Duke of Anjou, for their king, with this clause irritant; that, if he did violate any part of his oath, the people should owe him no allegiance.”
noun
Etymology: From French irritant, equivalent to irritate + -ant.
- Any medication designed to cause irritation
- A source of irritation.