Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
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When a person comes into contact with one of their allergens, their body releases histamine and other chemicals that cause inflammation.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Recalls can be issued for myriad reasons, including bacteria contamination and undeclared allergens.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
According to Quaker Oats Company’s recall notice, a retailer let the company know that mix with milk could be inside 32-ounce boxes that don’t list milk among the ingredients or as an allergen.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
These filtration systems are well-equipped with HEPA filters that can remove bacteria, dust, dander, smoke, and other allergens from the air.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Recalls can be issued for myriad reasons, including bacteria contamination and undeclared allergens.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
According to Quaker Oats Company’s recall notice, a retailer let the company know that mix with milk could be inside 32-ounce boxes that don’t list milk among the ingredients or as an allergen.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
These filtration systems are well-equipped with HEPA filters that can remove bacteria, dust, dander, smoke, and other allergens from the air.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
ˈal-ər-jən 
: a substance that induces allergy
inhaled allergens
a suspected food allergen
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