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carcinogenic

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1. carcinogenic - Noun

2. carcinogenic - Adjective

Meaning

causing or tending to cause cancer

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the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals Source: Internet

Bacon cooked by microwave has significantly lower levels of carcinogenic nitrosamines than conventionally cooked bacon. Source: Internet

Fake green peas dyed with carcinogenic sodium metabisulfite. Source: Internet

Concern about possible carcinogenic properties of aspartame was originally raised and popularized in the mainstream media by John Olney in the 1970s and again in 1996 by suggesting that aspartame may be related to brain tumors. Source: Internet

Cancer is caused by inhaling carcinogenic substances present in tobacco smoke. Source: Internet

A second study suggested carcinogenic effects were unlikely and that the primary risk would be associated with developmental effects due to exposure in pregnancy and neonates. Source: Internet

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