hypoallergenic

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Pronunciation

/haɪ.pəʊ.æl.ə(ɹ)ˈdʒɛn.ɪk/(UK)

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/haɪ.pəʊ.æl.ə(ɹ)ˈdʒɛn.ɪk/(UK) · /haɪ.poʊ.æl.ɚˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/(US)

Definition of hypoallergenic

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

Containing fewer allergens; minimally allergenic.

“However, unless you have a nonshedding, nonlicking breed, there's no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. How about a nice goldfish instead?”

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adj

Containing fewer allergens; minimally allergenic.

“However, unless you have a nonshedding, nonlicking breed, there's no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. How about a nice goldfish instead?”
Relating to a hypoallergen.

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Coined between 1950 and 1955 from hypo- + allergenic. Some say that it was coined by advertisers in 1953. Merriam-Webster puts the date at 1940.

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