Something that annoys or causes discomfort (8)

I believe the answer is:

irritant

(Other definitions for irritant that I've seen before include "Annoying factor" , "Trouble" , "Annoying thing" , "Something that chafes or annoys" , "causing annoyance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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