carcinogen

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Antimony, which can trigger gastrointestinal problems, and chromium, a known carcinogen, were present above acceptable levels in 24.3% and 20% of the toys, respectively.

From Science Daily

An adduct is a bulky chemical attachment that forms when a compound, such as a carcinogen, binds directly to DNA.

From Science Daily

The key culprit is the chemical ethylene oxide, which is both a highly effective fumigator and a potent carcinogen.

From Salon

Most of the people who live near these wells, which emit a steady stream of carcinogens and other highly toxic chemicals, are Black, Latino or low-income, the team found.

From Salon

And epidemiological research helped establish alcohol as a carcinogen — but we were told that some drinking was good for us.

From Washington Post