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goitrogen

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n.1.any substance (like thiouracil or thiourea) that induces the formation of a goiter.
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Noun1.goitrogen - any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter
chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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