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carcinogenic

/ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk/C1formalmedical
  • ruОписывает вещество или агент, способное вызывать рак в живых тканях.

Describes a substance or agent that is capable of causing cancer in living tissue.

  1. Cancer-causingC1formalmedical

    Having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer in living tissue.

    ruКанцерогенный

    • Asbestos is a well-known carcinogenic substance.
    • The study identified several carcinogenic compounds in the smoke.
    • Long-term exposure to certain chemicals can be carcinogenic.
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  • more carcinogenic comparative form
  • most carcinogenic superlative form