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Carcinogenic is an adjective describing substances that cause, or tend to cause, cancer.
eg. "Cigarettes are suspected of containing carcinogenic chemicals"
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∙ 12y agoCarcinogenic means:"any substance or agent that tends to produce a cancer"
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∙ 14y agoA substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
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∙ 14y agosecondhand smoke is no longer a distant threat. The amount of this carcinogen increases even within a single work shift. x
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∙ 11y agoA descriptive term for any substance or agent that produces a cancer
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What does the term carcinogenic means?
'Carcinogenic' means capable of causing cancer.
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.
What does the term carcinogenic refer too?
It refers to any substance that can cause cancer eg Some preservatives are carcinogenic.
What term describes something that can cause cancer?
It can be classed as a "Carcinogen" , if referring to the products effect then its considered to be "carcinogenic" or has a "carcinogenic" effect
What does capable of being applied means?
Carcinogenic "applicable" means capable of being applied
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
What is a substance known to producer or promote the development of cancer?
The general term is "carcinogenic".An example is "Benzene".Carcinogen = carcino: cancer, gen: maker
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.
