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chemical irritant

/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈɪrɪtənt/

Traducción: Sustancia que causa inflamación, dolor o molestia al contacto con la piel, los ojos o las membranas mucosas, generalmente mediante una reacción química en lugar de un mecanismo físico.

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈɪrɪtənt/C1formalscientific
  • esSustancia que causa inflamación, dolor o molestia al contacto con la piel, los ojos o las membranas mucosas, generalmente mediante una reacción química en lugar de un mecanismo físico.

A substance that causes inflammation, pain, or discomfort upon contact with skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, typically through a chemical reaction rather than a physical mechanism.

  1. Substance causing irritationB2formal

    A chemical substance that causes inflammation, pain, or discomfort upon contact with skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.

    esirritante químico

    • The lab technician handled the chemical irritant with protective gloves.
    • Exposure to this chemical irritant can cause severe skin rashes.
    • Always wash your hands immediately after contact with any chemical irritant.
  2. Medical classificationC1formal

    A substance classified as an irritant due to its ability to cause reversible inflammatory effects on living tissue.

    esirritante químico

    • The safety data sheet lists the compound as a chemical irritant.
    • Many cleaning products contain chemical irritants that can affect the respiratory system.
    • The doctor treated the patient for burns caused by a chemical irritant.