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sternutatory

ster·nu·ta·to·ry [ stur nytə tàwree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
causing sneezing: causing or resulting in sneezing



noun  (plural ster·nu·ta·to·ries)
Definition:
 
something that causes sneezing: a substance that causes sneezing

[Early 17th century. < late Latin sternutatorius< Latin sternutat- (see sternutation)]
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