English

Adjective

carcinogenic ‎(comparative more carcinogenic, superlative most carcinogenic)

1. Causing or tending to cause cancer.
   • 2009, Peter Osbaldeston, The Palm Springs Diner's Bible: A Restaurant Guide for Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, la Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indio, and Desert Hot Springs, Gretna, La.: Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN 978-1-58950-750-1, page 250:

     The disadvantage of the underfired grill is the potential for flareups, which can cause a burned spot or carbonization. Not only do these taste bad, but they are also carcinogenic.

Related terms

• Category:English words prefixed with carcino-

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See also

• carcinogen on Wikipedia.Wikipedia