noun
- The plural of mutagenicity; the quality or degree to which a substance or agent is capable of causing genetic mutations.
Usage: technical; scientific; used in toxicology, genetics, and regulatory contexts
Examples
- The mutagenicities of various chemicals were tested in the laboratory.
- Researchers compared the mutagenicities of different radiation types.
- The regulatory agency assessed the mutagenicities of the new drug compound.
- Studies on mutagenicities help determine safe exposure levels for workers.
- The mutagenicities of environmental pollutants remain a major public health concern.