Definition of Carcinogen

a substance or agent that can cause cancer

Examples of Carcinogen in a sentence

The gas is known to be a lung carcinogen, which is why one should don a mask before coming in contact with it.  🔊

Mary’s doctor explained that a carcinogen is a substance capable of causing cancer that can be found in living tissue.  🔊

Nicotine is regarded as a carcinogen, which is a very good reason for staying away from cigarettes.  🔊

A known carcinogen that can be found in the liver has caused untold suffering all over the world.  🔊

The political contender compared his opponent to a carcinogen that would bring an incurable cancer to America.  🔊

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