adjective
- capable of causing mutations in genetic material
Usage: scientific; biology
Examples
- The laboratory tested the chemical for mutagenic effects.
- Radiation can be mutagenic to living cells.
- Scientists identified several mutagenic substances in the environment.
- The mutagenic properties of the compound were studied extensively.
- Certain pesticides have been found to be mutagenic.
- The research focused on mutagenic agents in food additives.