☠️carcinogenic

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