Definition of "carcinogenic" [car•cin•o•gen•ic]

• Causing or tending to cause cancer. (adjective)

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• "However, Johnston - a Canadian researcher based in London - said she could not rule out the possibility of a long-term carcinogenic hazard in the future."
• "In fact, much of it could more accurately be described as carcinogenic and toxic."
• "Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogenic agent."