carcinogenic
English
Etymology
carcino- + -genic
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɛnɪk
Adjective
carcinogenic (comparative more carcinogenic, superlative most carcinogenic)
- Causing or tending to cause cancer.
- 2009, Peter Osbaldeston, The Palm Springs Diner's Bible: A Restaurant Guide for Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, la Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indio, and Desert Hot Springs, Gretna, La.: Pelican Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 250:
- The disadvantage of the underfired grill is the potential for flareups, which can cause a burned spot or carbonization. Not only do these taste bad, but they are also carcinogenic.
- Synonym: cancerogenic
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Derived terms
- carcinogenically
- carcinogenicity
- hepatocarcinogenic
- noncarcinogenic
- procarcinogenic
Related terms
- carcinogen
Translations
causing or tending to cause cancer
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Noun
carcinogenic (plural carcinogenics)
- Synonym of carcinogen
See also
carcinogen on Wikipedia.Wikipedia