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allergenic

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al·ler·gen  (lr-jn)
n.
A substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergy.
[German Allergen : Aller(gie), allergy; see allergy + -gen, -gen (from French -gène; see -gen).]
aller·genic (-jnk) adj.
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Adj.1.allergenic - relating to or having the effect of an allergen
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allergenic [ˌæləˈdʒɛnɪk] ADJ → alergénico
allergenic
adj (Med) → allergen


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It also allows the use of the allergenic food coloring carmine.
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