How to Use carcinogenic in a Sentence

carcinogenic

adjective
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  • Over the last decade, the plant's carcinogenic risk has declined, according to APCD.
    — Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2023
  • For One be nuked on the crust-crisping glossy disk that came in the box, despite rumors of its carcinogenic properties.
    — Washington Post, 14 June 2021
  • Several cars were also carrying ethyl acrylate and isobutylene, which are considered to be very toxic and possibly carcinogenic, the agencies reported.
    — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 19 June 2024
  • The release was to drain the cars of vinyl chloride, a highly unstable compound that is carcinogenic.
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 7 Feb. 2023
  • On top of those side effects, animal studies and lab research have shown that the gas is carcinogenic.
    — Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Known better as chromium 6, the substance is 500 times more more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
  • If all goes as expected, the town will be rid of the carcinogenic reference by December, the mayor said.
    — Marie Fazio New York Times, Star Tribune, 21 Oct. 2020
  • The jury is out on red meat, but meat cooked at very high temperatures is clearly carcinogenic.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Also, Canadian tar sands are extremely carcinogenic and should be left in the ground.
    — Star Tribune, 14 Feb. 2021
  • More than 4 tons of the carcinogenic gas benzene are leaking into California homes each year through gas stoves, a new study finds.
    — Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The company was also worried that the foam could emit harmful gases, which along with the particles could be carcinogenic.
    — Denise Roland, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Keep that toxic, carcinogenic junk out of your indoor air (and out of your lungs) by purchasing an air purifier for your home.
    — Matt Jancer, Wired, 12 June 2022
  • There’s no evidence that cell-cultured meat will cause cancer in humans, but processed meat like deli slices, sausages, hot dogs, and bacon is known to be carcinogenic.
    — Brian Kateman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • However, the olive oil itself, whether consumed raw like in a salad dressing or used to cook, is not carcinogenic (cancer-causing).
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2021
  • Glyphosate’s carcinogenic effects have long been known, as have the skin and respiratory issues caused by the chemical.
    — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The company's general manager, Howard Yang, told the outlet that they were forced to close for a week due to the release of vinyl chloride, a carcinogenic chemical onboard the train.
    — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2023
  • PCBs are known to be carcinogenic, toxic to the nervous system and disruptive to the reproductive system.
    — Roberto Lucchini, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2021
  • State regulators may have to take samples, since some chemicals are known to be carcinogenic.
    — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Climate change could enhance the risk: Wildfires that burn hotter and for longer durations are more likely to turn harmless soil into carcinogenic dust and ash.
    — Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The legumes are susceptible to aflatoxins, a highly carcinogenic family of molds that grows on many crops.
    — Jori Lewis, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Much of that ends up as toxic liquid waste laced with hydrocarbons, naphthenic acids and carcinogenic heavy metals.
    — NBC News, 22 Nov. 2021
  • Other, cheaper methods can leave carcinogenic solvent residues in the extract.
    — Becky Garrison, chicagotribune.com, 23 Sep. 2020
  • This radioactive carcinogenic gas can be found all across the United States, especially in the center of the country between the Appalachian and Rocky mountains.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Even byproducts from the burning of common household items, such as plastic and electronics, can be hazardous and carcinogenic, Poentis said.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2023
  • As my colleague Amanda Mull wrote when aspartame was deemed carcinogenic over the summer, there’s always something.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Plus, that radiation also depletes the ozone layer, causing carcinogenic UV rays to reach the surface.
    — Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
  • These particles could cause headaches or breathing problems and might be carcinogenic, the company said, adding that gases released by the foam could also be harmful.
    — Denise Roland, WSJ, 14 June 2021
  • Research has found smoke, ash, and other chemicals firefighters commonly come in contact with are very carcinogenic, which can lead to cancer down the road.
    — Stephanie Bennett, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2021
  • Wittenoom became a carcinogenic time bomb as mining waste products known as tailings were brought into the town, paved into roads and scattered in playgrounds and gardens to suppress dust.
    — Yan Zhuang Matthew Abbott, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
  • After all, many remember asbestos—a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that is resistant to heat and flame but is also toxic and carcinogenic—being removed from schools and hospitals across the U.S. starting in the 1970s.
    — Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 14 May 2024

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