quinogen

/kwɪˈnoʊdʒɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical or theoretical compound that has been proposed as a possible carcinogen, but has not been proven to have such effects.

“The researcher warned that the newly discovered quinogen had the potential to cause cancer in high concentrations.”

Synonyms

  • carcinogen
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antitoxin
  • cancer-preventive