Plural of carcinogen
regular plural
The plural of carcinogen is carcinogens.
Forms of carcinogen
| Singular | carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnəd͡ʒən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | carcinogens |
| Countable | countable |
Carcinogens in a sentence
- We know there are substances in our environment that are proven carcinogens—ionizing radiation, electromagnetic fields, organochlorines, pesticides and herbicides.1995 October 26, Barbra Wiener, Executive Director Women's Cancer Resource Center Minneapolis, “Letter: Focus Cancer Research on...
- Other sources say red No. 40 and yellow No. 5 and No. 6 contain or may be contaminated with known carcinogens.2025 March 29, Kristen Rogers, “Over half of US states are trying to eliminate food dyes. Here’s what you can do now”, in CNN. From the entry blue
- Rapidly proliferating thyrocytes are likely more vulnerable to mutagens such as radiation, chemical carcinogens and oxidative stress, and may accumulate a higher number of genetic alterations.2015 June 18, Michael B. Zimmermann, Valeria Galetti, “Iodine intake as a risk factor for thyroid cancer: a comprehensive review of animal…. From the entry thyrocytes
Meaning of carcinogen
- noun A substance or agent that can cause cancer.
Questions about the plural of carcinogen
- What is the plural of carcinogen?
- The plural of carcinogen is carcinogens.
- Is carcinogen countable?
- Carcinogen is a countable noun.
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