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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypoallergenic1

First recorded in 1950–55; hypo- + allergenic
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Example Sentences

They are hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, and slightly heavier than plastic poly pellets, which mean fewer beads in the blanket overall, making a thinner blanket.

The major benefit is that it comes from natural sources and is antimicrobial and hypoallergenic.

Bamboo fabrics are durable, hypoallergenic, breathable, and machine washable.

The cover is machine-washable, and the material is hypoallergenic, providing restful sleep for allergy sufferers.

A hypoallergenic cover can keep body oils from seeping into the pillow.

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