To have or produce a stinging sensation, as of nettles or urticating hair.

Marked by the presence of wheals.

simple past tense and past participle of urticate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of urticate

Causing itching or stinging.

Such a substance.

plural of urticant

(pathology) The development of urticaria (hives). / The sensation of being stung by nettles. / (medicine) Beating the skin with nettles (formerly used to treat paralysis).

present participle of urticate

Resembling nettles.