cancerogenic

/kænsərɒˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing or capable of causing cancer

“The chemicals used in the factory were found to be cancerogenic.”

2. noun

a substance or agent capable of causing cancer

“The researchers identified several cancerogenic compounds in the environment.”

Synonyms

  • carcinogenic
  • neoplastic

Antonyms

  • noncancerogenic
  • noncarcinogenic