antiallergenic

[ an-tee-al-er-jen-ik, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn tiˌæl ərˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

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not aggravating an allergy; intended or prepared for those suffering from an allergy: antiallergenic cosmetics.

an antiallergenic substance.

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[an-tee-uh-lur-jik, an-tahy-]. /ˌæn ti əˈlɜr dʒɪk, ˌæn taɪ-/.

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