mutagen

mu·ta·gen

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoo-tuh-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈmyu tə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [myoo-tuh-juh n, -jen]
- /ˈmyu tə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn/

Definitions of mutagen word

noun mutagen a substance or preparation capable of inducing mutation. 1
noun mutagen An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, that causes genetic mutation. 1
noun mutagen genetics: catalyst for change 1
noun mutagen a substance or agent that can induce genetic mutation 0
noun mutagen any agent or substance, as X-rays, mustard gas, etc., capable of noticeably increasing the frequency of mutation 0

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Origin of mutagen

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; muta(tion) + -gen

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Parts of speech for Mutagen

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exclamation

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mutagen popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for mutagen

noun mutagen

toxin — any poison produced by an organism, characterized by antigenicity in certain animals and high molecular weight, and including the bacterial toxins that are the causative agents of tetanus, diphtheria, etc., and such plant and animal toxins as ricin and snake venom.
poison — a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health.
killer — a person or thing that kills.

All 3 Synonyms of mutagen