carcinogen

kɑ:'sinәdʒәn

GRE

n. any substance that produces cancer

n. 致癌物质
[化] 致癌物

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使用频率

carcinogen 由词根 carcin-（癌症）和词缀 -gen（产生）组成，意味着“产生癌症的物质”。

例句

1. Smoking is a well-known carcinogen that can cause cancer.

吸烟是一种众所周知的致癌物，会导致癌症。

2. Many processed foods contain additives that may act as carcinogens.

许多加工食品含有可能作为致癌物的添加剂。

3. Scientists are researching the effects of various carcinogens on human health.

科学家们正在研究各种致癌物对人类健康的影响。