1. capable of damaging DNA or causing mutations in genetic material
Usage: technical; scientific

Examples

• Certain chemicals are known to be genotoxic and are banned from use in food production.
• The laboratory tested the new drug for genotoxic effects before human trials began.
• Radiation exposure can have genotoxic consequences for living organisms.
• Researchers identified several genotoxic compounds in the contaminated water supply.
• The study examined whether the pesticide had any genotoxic properties in animal models.