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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Many companies claim to be healthy while using carcinogens, preservatives, and other problematic ingredients.
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Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has labeled inorganic arsenic a carcinogen, or a substance that causes cancer.
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With recent reports of carcinogens found in synthetic braiding hair and an ongoing class action lawsuit against relaxer brands, the reason behind higher rates of reproductive health issues seems obvious.
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Exposure to these carcinogens can result in aggressive, life-threatening diseases affecting multiple systems and organs.
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Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency has labeled inorganic arsenic a carcinogen, or a substance that causes cancer.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 15 May 2025
With recent reports of carcinogens found in synthetic braiding hair and an ongoing class action lawsuit against relaxer brands, the reason behind higher rates of reproductive health issues seems obvious.
—Eman Bare, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Exposure to these carcinogens can result in aggressive, life-threatening diseases affecting multiple systems and organs.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 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 6 Jun. 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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