irritating

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The chemical is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans, and can cause respiratory and neurological symptoms with exposure, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The US Environmental Protection Agency says methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Both substances have similarly irritating effects, despite different ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Such reactions can range from responses with “no clinical manifestations” to irritating rashes to life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock, which constricts breathing and impairs motor function.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Tyler is a boy in shop with me, and Julia knows how irritating I think he is.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée