How to Use carcinogenic in a Sentence

carcinogenic

adjective

• 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
• 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
• Cannabinoids could also become carcinogenic in the body.
  — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
• 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
• Rather than demand pesticide inhalation studies for tobacco, the EPA decades ago decided smoking itself is so carcinogenic as to eclipse other health threats.
  — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024

Last Updated: 10 Nov 2024