allergen

Definitions

allergy + -gen ('producing'): a substance that produces an allergy. Pollen, dust, and certain foods are common allergens.

Common Collocations

• 1.common allergen常见过敏原
• 2.food allergen食物过敏原
• 3.airborne allergen空气过敏原

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Dust mites are a common household allergen.

• 2.

  The label lists all potential allergens in the product.