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carcinogenic

adjective

ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

Meaning

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

Having the potential to cause cancer.

having the potential to cause cancer

Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.

Processed foods often contain carcinogenic substances.

Scientists warned that the chemical is carcinogenic.

cancer-causing, toxic, malignant, harmful

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cancer-causing, toxic, malignant

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cancer-causing, toxic, malignant

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cancer-causing, malignant, toxic, harmful

non-toxic, harmless, benign, safe

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non-toxic, harmless, benign

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non-toxic, safe, benign

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harmless, safe

carcinogenic substance, carcinogenic effect, carcinogenic risk

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.