hypoallergenic

Or hy·po-al·ler·gen·ic

[hahy-poh-al-er-jen-ik]

adjective

1. designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances.

   hypoallergenic cosmetics.

hypoallergenic

/ ˈhaɪpəʊˌæləˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. (of cosmetics, earrings, etc) not likely to cause an allergic reaction

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypoallergenic¹

First recorded in 1950–55; hypo- + allergenic

Example Sentences

She needed hypoallergenic milk formula, but aerial bombardments and blockades of basic food and medical supplies have made that once-common product scarce.

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I was a suburban lacrosse mom and I was jeopardizing my 20-year marriage, two children, two hypoallergenic dogs, meticulously designed houses, swimming pools, gardeners and gutters.

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He only eats hypoallergenic food, which is often double the price of normal dog food and treats.

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They are also hypoallergenic, which works well for any staffers with a cat allergy.

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He was given a specialist hypoallergenic diet and soon began putting on weight.

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