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carcinogenic

🇬🇧 UK/,kɑːs(ɪ)nə'dʒenɪk/🇺🇸 US/kɑ:sinә'dʒәnik/
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Definitions

adj.

Capable of causing or promoting the development of cancer

致癌的

n.

A substance or agent that can cause cancer

致癌物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
carcincancer, crab
+
oconnector
+
genbirth, produce, kind
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=carcinogenic

Common Collocations

  • 1.carcinogenic substance致癌物质
  • 2.carcinogenic effect致癌作用

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Smoking has well-documented carcinogenic effects on health.

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