mutafacient

An obsolete adjective meaning 'causing change or mutation'.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'eine Veränderung oder Mutation bewirkend'.

1. Mutation-inducing C2 formal scientific

   Capable of causing or inducing genetic mutations, typically used to describe intracellular agents or substances.

   • The mutafacient properties of the chemical were studied in the lab.
   • Certain viruses are known to be mutafacient agents.
   • The researcher identified a mutafacient compound in the cell culture.

   🇩🇪Mutagen

   Synonyme: mutagenic