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allergen

🇬🇧 UK/'ælədʒ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/'ælәdʒәn/
C2

Definitions

n.

A substance that causes an allergic reaction in some people

过敏原;致敏物质

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
allerother, another
+
genbirth, produce, kind
=allergen

Common Collocations

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

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Pollen is a common allergen that affects millions of people in spring.

  • 2.

    Pollen is a common allergen that triggers allergic reactions.

  • 3.

    The food label clearly lists all potential allergens for consumer safety.

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