carcinogenic

Meaning

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

Having the potential to cause cancer.

having the potential to cause cancer

Example Sentences

Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.

Processed foods often contain carcinogenic substances.

Scientists warned that the chemical is carcinogenic.

Synonyms

cancer-causing, toxic, malignant, harmful

Entry 1

cancer-causing, toxic, malignant

Entry 2

cancer-causing, toxic, malignant

Entry 3

cancer-causing, malignant, toxic, harmful

Antonyms

non-toxic, harmless, benign, safe

Entry 1

non-toxic, harmless, benign

Entry 2

non-toxic, safe, benign

Entry 3

harmless, safe

Collocations

carcinogenic substance, carcinogenic effect, carcinogenic risk