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Carcinogenic or Carcinogen

Capable of causing cancer. A suspected carcinogen is a substance that may cause cancer in humans or animals but for which the evidence is not conclusive.

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Compliance and Assurance

   
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