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mutagen
[ myoo-tuh-juhn, -jen ]
mutagen
/ ËŒmjuËtəˈdÊ’É›nɪk; ˈmjuËtÉ™dÊ’É™n /
noun
- a substance or agent that can induce genetic mutation
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Derived Forms
- ËŒ³¾³Ü³Ù²¹²µ±ð²Ôˈ¾±³¦¾±³Ù²â, noun
- mutagenic, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of mutagen1
First recorded in 1945–50; muta(tion) + -gen
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of mutagen1
C20: from mutation + -gen
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Example Sentences
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“We may have to start thinking of higher temperatures such as those found in mammals as a mutagen for fungi,†he says.
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This finding expands the knowledge of formaldehyde, previously considered only as a DNA mutagen, and helps establishing a further link with cancer.
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Research also found that it is a mutagen, meaning it can alter DNA.
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These chemicals include carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive system and organ toxicants, and skin and respiratory irritants.
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Chloroprene is a mutagen, meaning it causes cancer by attacking and mutating DNA.
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