A carcinogenic substance is one that can cause cancer. There are a lot of carcinogenic substances out there, and we don't know which of them are actually harmful.
The carcinogenic substances in the air are causing cancer in people.
The carcinogenic substances in the food are causing cancer in people.
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causing or tending to cause cancer
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This prevents the formation of dioxin, a highly carcinogenic pollutant.
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However, the plant is believed to contain carcinogenic chemicals.
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The substance is a suspected carcinogen.
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Are the carcinogens in marijuana soluble in water
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Carcinogen Crush is one of the songs.
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Does the smoke create carcinogens
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The carcinogen classification was subsequently withdrawn.
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Carcinogens are substances that increase the chance of cancer.
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It is listed as a Group 3 carcinogen by the Iarc.
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It was wrongly listed as carcinogenic in the Villejuif leaflet.