DDT is a carcinogen which was commonly used in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
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Carcinogen
/kɑɹˈsɪnəd͡ʒən/
Synonyms for "carcinogen" (7 found)
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cancer agentcancer hazard
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carcinogen classcarcinogenic substance
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6 entriesbiological carcinogenchemical carcinogengroup 1 carcinogengroup 2A carcinogengroup 2B carcinogenradiation carcinogen
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6 entriescancer causing agentcarcinogen classificationcarcinogen exposureenvironmental carcinogenknown carcinogenoccupational carcinogen
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DDT is a famous carcinogen.
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The remedy has come under fire lately as a possible carcinogen.
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It's thought that this compound could be a carcinogen.
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