carcinogen
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- anticarcinogen noun
- anticarcinogenic adjective
- carcinogenic adjective
- carcinogenicity noun
Etymology
Origin of carcinogen
Example Sentences
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Some studies have found it is a likely carcinogen, and others concluded it does not pose a true cancer risk for humans.
From Los Angeles Times
"We should have a similar campaign with tanning bed usage. The World Health Organization has deemed tanning beds to be the same level of carcinogen as smoking and asbestos. It's a class one carcinogen."
From Science Daily
Additional studies from several of the same authors have identified gas stoves as a source of benzene, a known carcinogen linked to leukemia and other blood disorders.
From Science Daily
Antimony, which can trigger gastrointestinal problems, and chromium, a known carcinogen, were present above acceptable levels in 24.3% and 20% of the toys, respectively.
From Science Daily
An adduct is a bulky chemical attachment that forms when a compound, such as a carcinogen, binds directly to DNA.
From Science Daily
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