How to Use carcinogenic in a Sentence

carcinogenic

adjective
  • Other studies have also shown some of the dyes to be carcinogenic.
    — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The jury is out on red meat, but meat cooked at very high temperatures is clearly carcinogenic.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Mar. 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
  • Multiple food dyes have been shown in animal studies to be carcinogenic.
    — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The release was to drain the cars of vinyl chloride, a highly unstable compound that is carcinogenic.
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 7 Feb. 2023
  • State regulators may have to take samples, since some chemicals are known to be carcinogenic.
    — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Federal regulators have said that glyphosate is safe and not carcinogenic.
    — Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 10 June 2022
  • 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
  • Also, Canadian tar sands are extremely carcinogenic and should be left in the ground.
    — Star Tribune, 14 Feb. 2021
  • One is that calcium can bind to bile acids in the colon and lower their potentially carcinogenic effects.
    — Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Other, cheaper methods can leave carcinogenic solvent residues in the extract.
    — Becky Garrison, chicagotribune.com, 23 Sep. 2020
  • 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
  • High heat, such as broiling, can produce carcinogenic compounds, Visvanathan says.
    — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Much of that ends up as toxic liquid waste laced with hydrocarbons, naphthenic acids and carcinogenic heavy metals.
    — NBC News, 22 Nov. 2021
  • Known better as chromium 6, the substance is 500 times more more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
  • 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
  • What if research is indicating that these dyes could be causing behavioral changes in our children, and may even be carcinogenic?
    — Anne Michaud, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
  • 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 legumes are susceptible to aflatoxins, a highly carcinogenic family of molds that grows on many crops.
    — Jori Lewis, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2017
  • If pan-frying meat, turn it frequently to prevent the formation of carcinogenic compounds.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Deli meats are often preserved with nitrates and nitrites, which can convert into carcinogenic compounds inside the body.
    — Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Regulatory agencies have not classified these as carcinogenic, but the concern is real enough to change what ends up in the cart.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Over the last decade, the plant's carcinogenic risk has declined, according to APCD.
    — Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Too high a level of nitrosamine can damage human DNA and become carcinogenic.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium-6, is more than 500 times more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • 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
  • 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

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