Causing irritation.
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ir·ri·ta·tive 'ir-ə-.tāt-iv adj
1) serving to excite: IRRITATING <an \irritative agent>
2) accompanied with or produced by irritation <\irritative coughing>
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ir·ri·ta·tive (irґĭ-ta″tiv) dependent on or caused by irritation.Medical dictionary. 2011.