allergenic
adjective uk/æl.əˈdʒen.ɪk/ us/æl.ɚˈdʒen.ɪk/
致敏的
causing or likely to cause allergic reactions (= physical problems caused by particular substances)
Research is being done into hypoallergenic versions of foods that are commonly allergenic, like peanuts. 正在对通常会引起过敏的食物（如花生）进行低过敏性变种的研究。
In the skin test, tiny amounts of allergenic substances are placed on the patient's arm or back. 在皮肤测试中，少量过敏物质被放在患者的手臂或背部。
Compare: hypoallergenic
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- He said that he did not know of any studies that showed that any one breed of horse is less allergenic than another.
- They claim that genetic engineering can actually make a food less allergenic.
- This species is a threat to human health due to its abundant allergenic pollen.
- When a baby is being weaned, cereals, usually rice, which is less allergenic than wheat, are often given first.