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carcinogenic

ADJECTIVE
cancerous
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A 1979 report from the World Health Organisation found that chlordecone was "carcinogenic in mice and rats" and it was reasonable to regard it as a "carcinogenic risk to humans".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In 2003, the company accidentally released 8,000 pounds of carcinogenic vinyl chloride into Baton Rouge, according to the U.S.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

In 2015 the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the World Health Organization's cancer agency, concluded the chemical was "probably carcinogenic to humans".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, however, classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans” in 2015.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The scientific facts released by the Food and Drug Administration clearly indicate the carcinogenic nature of aminotriazole in laboratory rats.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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