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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Although floral foam is made from ingredients that are known carcinogens, such as formaldehyde1, only trace amounts of these toxic chemicals remain in the finished product.
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Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2024
Smoking is the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer because carcinogens in the blood get filtered out and sit in the urinary organ.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
In some instances, the carcinogen occurs naturally in the environment.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024
The intent of Assembly Bill 1864, authored by Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael), is to reduce exposure to pesticides in young children, who are uniquely impacted by the carcinogens.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2024
Smoking is the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer because carcinogens in the blood get filtered out and sit in the urinary organ.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
In some instances, the carcinogen occurs naturally in the environment.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2024
The intent of Assembly Bill 1864, authored by Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael), is to reduce exposure to pesticides in young children, who are uniquely impacted by the carcinogens.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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“Carcinogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carcinogen. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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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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