Carcinogen
/kɑˈrsɪnədʒən/
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Definition
(noun) A substance or agent that can cause cancer.
Sentence Examples
DDT is a carcinogen which was commonly used in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
DDT is a famous carcinogen.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Tobacco smoke is a known ____ that can cause several serious health.