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carcinogenic

/kɑːrsɪˈnɒdʒɛnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does carcinogenic mean?

adjective

Causing or capable of causing cancer; producing cancer.

Example

"The chemicals in the factory were found to be carcinogenic, posing a serious health risk to the workers."

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