kanzerogen

carcinogenic

English translations

  1. 01

    cancerous

Word details

German meaning
Kanzerogen bedeutet krebserregend, also die Fähigkeit besitzend, Krebs auszulösen oder zu fördern.
English meaning
carcinogenic
Synonym
krebserregend
German example
Asbest ist ein bekanntes kanzerogenes Material.
English example
Asbestos is a known carcinogenic material.
Comparative
kanzerogenerSuperlative: am kanzerogensten

Example sentences with “kanzerogen”

  1. Einige Stoffe wirken stark kanzerogen. (Some substances are highly carcinogenic.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'kanzerogen' the same as 'krebserregend'?

Yes, 'kanzerogen' is the scientific/Latinate term, while 'krebserregend' is the common German term.