carcinogenic
UK/,kɑːs(ɪ)nə'dʒenɪk/US/kɑ:sinә'dʒәnik/
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Definitions
adj.
Having the potential to cause cancer.
致癌的，能引发癌症的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcarcinogencancer, crab
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=carcinogenic
carcinogen + -ic (adjective suffix) = acting as a carcinogen, i.e. cancer-causing. See carcinogen for the carcino- (crab/cancer) + -gen (producing) breakdown.
Common Collocations
- 1.carcinogenic substance致癌物质
- 2.carcinogenic effect致癌作用
- 3.potentially carcinogenic可能致癌的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Prolonged sun exposure can have a carcinogenic effect on skin.
- 2.
The report listed several carcinogenic chemicals in the water.