carcinogenic

UK
/kɑːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
US
/kɑrˌsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Translations

carcinogenicadjective
more carcinogenic
Comp.
most carcinogenic
Super.
UK
/kɑːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
US
/kɑrˌsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
The chemical was found to be carcinogenic.
Было обнаружено, что это химическое вещество является канцерогенным.
carcinogenicnoun
carcinogenics
pl
UK
/ˌkɑː.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk/
US
/ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk/
Used, though infrequently, as a countable noun meaning ‘a carcinogenic substance’.

Definitions

carcinogenicadjective
Having the potential to cause cancer.
The chemical was found to be carcinogenic, leading to its ban in consumer products.
carcinogenicnoun
A substance that is carcinogenic; an agent capable of causing cancer.
The laboratory disposed of the carcinogenics according to strict safety protocols.