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mutagenic Biol.|mjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪk|
[f. mutation + -genic.]
Causing or capable of causing mutation.
1946Proc. R. Soc. Edin. B. LXII. 211 Muller's classical discovery in 1927 of the mutagenic action of X-rays has provided an extremely useful tool for studying the nature of gene mutation and chromosome breakage. 1952New Biol. XII. 87 All known mutagenic agents also damage the cell. 1959New Scientist 20 Aug. 219/1 Plant geneticists..now combine mutagenic radiations and chemicals with the classic techniques of plant breeding to produce novel plants. 1971Nature 1 Oct. 296/3 Dr Mary Lyon..argued that the radiation from nuclear fall-out is likely to be less mutagenic than the medical use of X-rays. 1974Times 11 Jan. 16/1 The ‘mutagenic’ effect of lead compounds.
Hence mutageˈnicity, the property of being mutagenic.
1956New Biol. XX. 30 Different types of radiation were tested for mutagenicity. 1970Nature 30 May 800/1 The concern felt by many scientists about the potential mutagenicity of the ever increasing number of synthetic chemicals in the environment. 1972Guardian 15 Dec. 7/4 Evidence of mutagenicity in a chemical compound is a danger signal. |