☠️carcinogenic

adjective
/ˌkɑːrsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Meaning

having the potential to cause cancer
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Having the potential to cause cancer.

Example Sentences

Scientists warned that the chemical is carcinogenic.

Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.

Processed foods often contain carcinogenic substances.

Synonyms

cancer-causing, malignant, toxic, harmful
Entry 1
cancer-causing, malignant, toxic, harmful
Entry 2
cancer-causing, toxic, malignant
Entry 3
cancer-causing, toxic, malignant

Antonyms

harmless, safe, non-toxic, benign
Entry 1
harmless, safe
Entry 2
non-toxic, harmless, benign
Entry 3
non-toxic, safe, benign

Collocations

carcinogenic substance, carcinogenic effect, carcinogenic risk

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