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発音

• IPA: /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/
• 韻: -ɛnɪk

形容詞

carcinogenic (comparative more carcinogenic, superlative most carcinogenic)

1. Causing or tending to cause cancer.

   Synonym: cancerogenic

   • 1985 May 1, Jane E. Brody, “PERSONAL HEALTH; HOW INNOVATIONS AFFECT SAFETY AND NUTRITION”, in The New York Times‎:

     Although BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are avoided by some consumers because several studies have suggested they may be toxic or carcinogenic (they are banned in Britain), these antioxidants have also been shown to inhibit the action of cancer-causing chemicals, and BHT has been shown to suppress the growth of harmful viruses.

   • 2009, Peter Osbaldeston, The Palm Springs Diner's Bible: A Restaurant Guide for Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, la Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indio, and Desert Hot Springs, Gretna, La.: Pelican Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 250:

     The disadvantage of the underfired grill is the potential for flareups, which can cause a burned spot or carbonization. Not only do these taste bad, but they are also carcinogenic.

派生語

関連する語

• carcinogen

名詞

carcinogenic (plural carcinogenics)

1. Synonym of carcinogen

参考

• carcinogen on Wikipedia.Wikipedia