noun
mutagen
MYOO-tuhjn
Mutagen (noun) means any substance or agent that can cause a change in an organism's genetic material. Example: “Certain chemicals used in older dyes are known mutagens.”
noun
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Any substance or agent that can cause a change in an organism's genetic material.
"Certain chemicals used in older dyes are known mutagens."
How to use mutagen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything that can cause a mutation in DNA.
Common pairings
a known mutagen
mutagen exposure
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Word forms
- Plural
- mutagens
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Etymology
Built from muta- (relating to mutation) and -gen ("producing"), ultimately from Greek roots meaning "birth" or "origin."
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What does “mutagen” mean?
The word “mutagen” means any substance or agent that can cause a change in an organism's genetic material. In plain terms, anything that can cause a mutation in DNA.
How do you pronounce “mutagen”?
“Mutagen” is pronounced MYOO-tuhjn (/ˈmjuːtəd͡ʒn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “mutagen” in a sentence?
Here is “mutagen” used in a sentence: “Certain chemicals used in older dyes are known mutagens.”
What part of speech is “mutagen”?
“Mutagen” is a noun.
Where does the word “mutagen” come from?
The word “mutagen” comes from Latin. Built from muta- (relating to mutation) and -gen ("producing"), ultimately from Greek roots meaning "birth" or "origin.".
