mu·ta·gen (my  t -jn, -j n )n. An agent, such as a chemical, ultraviolet light, or a radioactive element, that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism. [muta(tion) + -gen.] mu ta·genic adj.mu ta·geni·cal·ly adv.mu ta·ge·nici·ty (-j-n s-t ) n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | mutagenic - capable of inducing mutation (used mainly of extracellular factors such as X-rays or chemical pollution) |
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