Carcinogenic Meaning
/ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCausing or tending to cause cancer.
nounSynonym of carcinogen.
Sentence Examples
However, these solvents were identified as carcinogenic.
It is said to be carcinogenic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The factory released ____ fumes that were linked to increased cancer rates.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Some chemicals used in industry can have ____ effects on humans today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English carcino- Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁os Proto-Hellenic *génos Ancient Greek γένος (génos) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -γενής (-genḗs)lbor. French -gènebor. Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English -genic English carcinogenic From carcino- + -genic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Although BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are avoided by some consumers because several studies have suggested they may be toxic or carcinogenic (they are banned in Britain), these antioxidants have also been shown to inhibit the action of cancer-causing chemicals, and BHT has been shown to suppress the growth of harmful viruses."
— 1985 May 1, Jane E. Brody, “PERSONAL HEALTH; HOW INNOVATIONS AFFECT SAFETY AND NUTRITION”, in The New York Times:
"The disadvantage of the underfired grill is the potential for flareups, which can cause a burned spot or carbonization. Not only do these taste bad, but they are also carcinogenic."
— 2009, Peter Osbaldeston, The Palm Springs Diner's Bible: A Restaurant Guide for Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, la Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indio, and Desert Hot Springs, Gretna, La.: Pelican Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 250:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The factory released ____ fumes that were linked to increased cancer rates.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Some chemicals used in industry can have ____ effects on humans today.