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Definition of
carcinogen noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
carcinogen
noun
noun
NAmE
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kɑrˈsɪnədʒən
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NAmE
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ˈkɑrsənəˌdʒɛn
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a substance that can cause cancer
known/potential/suspected carcinogens
exposure to chemical carcinogens in cigarette smoke
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carcinogen
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