"photocarcinogen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: photocarcinogens [plural]
Etymology: photo- + carcinogen Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|photo|carcinogen}} photo- + carcinogen Head templates: {{en-noun}} photocarcinogen (plural photocarcinogens)
  1. Any substance that becomes a carcinogen on exposure to light. Related terms: photocarcinogenic
    Sense id: en-photocarcinogen-en-noun-w4fSR0y4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with photo-

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