Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
urtication
Noun
/ˌɜːrtɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
Urtication refers to the act of stinging or causing irritation to the skin, typically associated with certain plants.
Examples
- After brushing against the nettle, he felt a sharp urtication on his arm.
- The urtication from contact with the plant left red welts on her skin.
Meaning
It is most often used in the context of being stung by plants that contain irritating substances, like nettles.
Synonyms
- Stinging
- Prickling
- Irritation
