abirritative

/æbɪrɪˈtætɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to reduce irritation or inflammation

“The abirritative properties of the medication helped soothe the patient’s inflamed skin.”

2. noun

a substance or agent that has abirritative properties

“The doctor prescribed an abirritative cream to help calm the child’s eczema.”

Synonyms

  • anti-inflammatory
  • soothing

Antonyms

  • inflammatory
  • irritating