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Definition of non-irritant in US English:
non-irritant
adjective
PharmacologyOf a substance: not causing irritation of the skin or other tissue.
noun
PharmacologyA non-irritant substance.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From non- + irritant.
