irritation

Example Sentences

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Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

From Los Angeles Times

As a menthol analogue, it activates the cooling pathway, which helps stimulate tear production and relieve irritation.

From Science Daily

Critics argue that this policy clearly isn't working, if the terms and conditions are unreadable, and cookie choices are an irritation rather than a valued defence.

From BBC

My irritation at Hannie disappeared instantly, and I couldn’t help laughing.

From Literature

Then, when I didn’t move, her confusion shifted into irritation, an expression I knew so well.

From Literature