ir·ri·tant /ˈɪrətənt/
(a.)刺激的,刺激性的刺激物,刺激劑
ir·ri·tant /ˈɪrətənt/ 形容詞
刺激(性)的,刺激劑,刺激物,刺激的,引起發炎的
Ir·ri·tant a. Scots Law 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. --Hayward.
Ir·ri·tant, a. Irritating; producing irritation or inflammation.
Ir·ri·tant, n.
1. That which irritates or excites.
2. Physiol. & Med. Any agent by which irritation is produced; as, a chemical irritant; a mechanical or electrical irritant.
3. Toxicology A poison that produces inflammation.
Counter irritant. See under Counter.
Pure irritant Toxicology, a poison that produces inflammation without any corrosive action upon the tissues.
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irritant
n : something that causes irritation and annoyance; "he's a
thorn in my flesh" [syn: thorn]