Carcinogen(noun)
A substance that can cause cancer.
Hindi meaning:कैंसर उत्पन्न करने वाला पदार्थ
Synonyms: Carcinogenic Agent, Cancer-causing Substance, Cancer-producing Agent, Tumor-inducing Agent
Antonyms: Anticarcinogen, Cancer-preventive Substance, Protective Agent, Chemopreventive Agent
Example: Tobacco smoke contains carcinogens that can damage the lungs.
Trick to remember: Carcinogen sounds like “cancer gene— remember it as something that can generate cancer.
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