carcinogen
noun
car·cin·o·gen
kär-ˈsi-nə-jən 
ˈkär-sə-nə-ˌjen
ˈkär-sə-nə-ˌjen
: a substance or agent causing cancer
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Cigarette smoke contains known carcinogens.
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Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
According to a Consumer Reports study, cancer-causing carcinogens were found in 10 of the most popular braiding hair brands.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Critics say artificial turf is environmentally hazardous, contains potential carcinogens, and requires expensive replacement after a decade or so.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
However, there are concerns that such products derived from tires can expose kids to heavy metals and other harmful chemicals, which can act as carcinogens or neurotoxins.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for carcinogen
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“Carcinogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carcinogen. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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carcinogen
noun
car·cin·o·gen
kär-ˈsin-ə-jən
ˈkärs-ᵊn-ə-ˌjen
ˈkärs-ᵊn-ə-ˌjen
: a substance or agent causing cancer
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