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carcinogens Definition and Meaning in English (carcinogens definition)

noun
Synonyms:cancer-causing agents
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Carcinogens definition: Substances or agents that are capable of causing cancer in living tissue.

Definitions of Carcinogens

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Substances or agents that are capable of causing cancer in living tissue.

Example Sentences

formal

“Exposure to certain carcinogens can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.”

Synonyms

cancer-causing agents

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nouncarcinogen
nouncarcinogenicity
adjectivecarcinogenic

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Carcinogens definition: Substances or agents that are capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
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'Carcinogens' translates to 'carcinogens' in English. Carcinogens definition: Substances or agents that are capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
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