allergenic

[ al-er-jen-ik ]

adjective

1. causing allergic sensitization.

Other Words From

• al·ler·ge·nic·i·ty [al-er-j, uh, -, nis, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of allergenic¹

First recorded in 1910–15; allergen + -ic

Example Sentences

The most allergenic tree pollens are from birch, cypress, Japanese cedar, latex, grass, and ragweed.

From Salon

Pimples or a rash in the area of the breasts or on the upper back, caused by a bra that chafes, is not clean or is made of material that is allergenic or not breathable.

From Seattle Times

The term “hypoallergenic” means less allergenic, or less likely to cause allergies.

From National Geographic

Even some labeled “baby safe” or “free and gentle” contained ingredients considered allergenic.

From Seattle Times

This results in a flurry of breathable, allergenic aerosols that could induce asthma attacks, she says.

From Scientific American