"mutafacient" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From muta- + -facient. Etymology templates: {{af|en|muta-|-facient}} muta- + -facient Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} mutafacient (not comparable)
  1. capable of inducing mutation (used mainly of intracellular agents) Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: mutagenic
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