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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mutagen

/ˈmjuːtədʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does mutagen mean?

noun

A chemical agent that can cause genetic mutation, or a substance that induces mutations in cells.

Example

"The researchers used a mutagen to study the effects of DNA damage on the organism."

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