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Carcinogenic hydrocarbon is any substance that can produce cancer. Cigarettes contain these. They can change cells into cancer cells in the body.
Jaycee Emard
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∙ 8y agoA carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide or radiation that is an agent directly involved in the exacerbation of cancer or in the increase of its propagation. This may be due to the ability to damage the genome or to the disruption of cellular metabolic processes. ...
carcinogenic - causing or tending to cause cancer; "the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals"
Carcinogenesis (the creation of cancer), is the process by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells.any substance that produces cancer
carcinogenesis - The creation of cancer cells
A chemical or physical agent that encourages cells to develop cancer.
A cancer causing agent
A substance which is known to cause cancer. For example, UV-radiation is considered to be a carcinogen and increase the risk of skin cancer
A chemical or other substance that causes cancer; tobacco smoke has more than 40 known carcinogens.
Any substance that initiates or promotes the development of cancer. For example, asbestos is a proven carcinogen.
An agent known to cause cancer; a cancer-producing substance.
carcinogenic - a carcinogen is a chemical known or believed to cause cancer in mammals. Some chemicals are proven carcinogens, but many more are suspected to be carcinogenic.
carcinogenic - a substance that has the capability of causing cancer. Read more on hazardous substances.
carcinogenic - capable of causing cancer
It is important to stress that there are various classifications of carcinogens. Over half of the almost 1,000 listed are not believed to be carcinogenic to humans (a very useful propoganda source!). From the IARC website:
Group 1Carcinogenic to humans107 agentsGroup 2AProbably carcinogenic to humans59Group 2BPossibly carcinogenic to humans266Group 3Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans508Group 4Probably not carcinogenic to humans1 A toxin linked to an increased risk of cancer
Mubarak Negawo
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∙ 9y agoCarcinogens are substances that are thought to cause cancer in human beings. For instance, many of the components of cigarettes are considered carcinogens.
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What does carcinogenic event mean?
Carcinogenic means cancer-causing. So if you were exposed to certain chemicals or radiation, it would be a carcinogenic event.
How can you use the word carcinogenic in a sentence?
Something that is carcinogenic causes cancer. An example of a sentence using the word "carcinogenic" is "Lobbyists are fighting a new law that would label all cigarette packs as carcinogenic. "
What is the component in tobacco smoke that is considered to be carcinogenic?
Nicotine is the main carcinogenic component in tobacco.
How do you put mainstream and carcinogenic a sentence?
The mainstream think that junk food and cigarettes are carcinogenic
At how much conc o-dianicidine is carcinogenic?
o-dianicidine is carcinogenic at 10 micromole to 100 micromole
Is grilling over a gas BBQ carcinogenic?
Yes considering BBQ does create carcinogens it can be considered carcinogenic
What are the positive effects of carcinogenic?
Positive effects of something that is carcinogenic is something that makes us want to stay away from it and choose a healthier option that is not carcinogenic. It makes us more aware of what we do and eat.
What is the carcinogenic components of nitrites and nitrates?
Nitrites and nitrates were nitrite (HNO2) and nitric acid (HNO3) the dianion, the two dianions are carcinogenic substances, it is generally with the two dianions are carcinogenic chemical hazards.
Is copper carcinogenic?
Yes it is.
Is carbon dioxide carcinogenic?
no
Is Amphyl carcinogenic?
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Is nail varnish remover carcinogenic?
Not carcinogenic when used on nails, just wash your hands afterwards with water and soap.
