carcinogens
- plural of carcinogen.
Example Sentences
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Studies have found oil wells can emit carcinogens and are linked to adverse health effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Most studies of carcinogens rely on adult mice, typically at least 4 to 6 weeks old.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2026
The US non-profit organisation Consumer Reports tested samples from ten of the most popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, and found that all of them contained carcinogens, and in some cases, lead.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025
Two recent studies about the Marshall fire—both of which focused on the lingering carcinogens and contaminants it released into the surrounding neighborhoods—confirm as much.
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2025
In terms of evidence gained from animal experiments we shall see that five or possibly six of the pesticides must definitely be rated as carcinogens.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
