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Definition of carcinogenic

carcinogenic

/ˌkɑːr.sə.noʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
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carcinogenic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer in living tissue.

Example

"The regulatory agency banned the chemical after clinical studies confirmed its carcinogenic properties."

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• Rhymes for carcinogenic

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'carcinogen' plus the suffix '-ic', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'karkinos' (crab, cancer) and '-genes' (producing).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carcinogenic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carcinogenic
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