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Meaning of
carcinogenic
in English
carcinogenic
us
//kæˌrɪnoʊˈdʒɛnɪk//
uk
//kærˌsaɪnəʊˈdʒɛnɪk//
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Definitions
Adjective
causing
or
promoting
cancer
;
harmful
The
chemical
is
carcinogenic
and
should
be
handled
carefully
.
Noun
a
substance
linked
to
cancer
development
Exposure
to
carcinogenic
substances
can
increase
cancer
risk
.
a
cancer-causing
agent
or
substance
Researchers
identified
a
new
carcinogenic
compound
in
tobacco
smoke
.