carcinogenic

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Adjective carcinogenic has 1 sense

carcinogenic - causing or tending to cause cancer; "the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals"

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Carcinogenic

Definition:

Adjective

1. Capable of causing cancer.

2. Having the potential to promote or contribute to the development of cancer.

Example Sentences:

1. The World Health Organization has classified asbestos as a carcinogenic substance.

2. Smoking is a major source of carcinogenic exposure.

3. The company was fined for releasing carcinogenic materials into the environment.

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