Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
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This can lead to unpleasant odors, allergens, and more.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
The lightweight vacuum provides quick and easy cleaning to keep outdoor allergens in check.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The nano-ion technology at the heart of the new budget-friendly monitors draws air into vents at the rear, and is claimed capable of removing up to 90% of airborne dust in just three hours – along with pollen, allergens and other pollutants.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine major food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
The lightweight vacuum provides quick and easy cleaning to keep outdoor allergens in check.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The nano-ion technology at the heart of the new budget-friendly monitors draws air into vents at the rear, and is claimed capable of removing up to 90% of airborne dust in just three hours – along with pollen, allergens and other pollutants.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine major food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 7 Apr. 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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