mutagenic

mu·ta·gen  (myt-jn, -jn)

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.

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[muta(tion) + -gen.]

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muta·genic adj.

muta·geni·cal·ly adv.

muta·ge·nici·ty (-j-ns-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)