mutagenic

[ myoo-tuh-jen-ik ]

adjectiveGenetics.
  1. capable of inducing mutation or increasing its rate.

Origin of mutagenic

1
First recorded in 1945–50; muta(tion) + -genic

Other words from mutagenic

  • mu·ta·gen·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • mu·ta·ge·nic·i·ty [myoo-tuh-juh-nis-i-tee], /ˌmyu tə dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/, noun

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