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mutagenically
mu·ta·gen·ic
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ˌmyu
təˈdʒɛn
ɪk
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myoo-t
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adjective
Genetics.
capable of inducing
mutation
or increasing its rate.
Origin:
1945–50;
muta(tion)
+
-genic
Related forms
mu·ta·gen·i·cal·ly,
adverb
mu·ta·ge·nic·i·ty
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tə
dʒəˈnɪs
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,
noun
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mutagen
(ˈmjuːtədʒən)
—
n
a substance or agent that can induce genetic mutation
[C20: from
mutation
+
-gen
]
mutagenic
—
adj
mutagen'icity
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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