cancerigenic

/ˌkænsəˈridʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or capable of producing cancer.

“The substance was found to be cancerigenic in animal studies.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that produces cancer.

“The researchers identified several cancerigenic chemicals in the soil.”

Synonyms

  • cancer-causing
  • carcinogenic

Antonyms

  • non-cancerigenic
  • non-carcinogenic