Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
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Mattress tool: This tool is for removing dirt, dust, and allergens from mattresses and upholstery—including couches and chairs.
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Touching it with your bare hands may not be a good idea for this reason and because the plant can absorb allergens and irritants if it’s lived in the same place for a long stretch of time.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
This part of the label is extremely important for identifying food allergens and sensitivities.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
This gadget can be placed in your bedroom or living room, quietly cleaning the air and removing any allergens in the process.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
Touching it with your bare hands may not be a good idea for this reason and because the plant can absorb allergens and irritants if it’s lived in the same place for a long stretch of time.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
This part of the label is extremely important for identifying food allergens and sensitivities.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
This gadget can be placed in your bedroom or living room, quietly cleaning the air and removing any allergens in the process.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
ˈal-ər-jən 
: a substance that induces allergy
inhaled allergens
a suspected food allergen
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