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MUTAFACIENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of inducing mutation (used mainly of intracellular agents)
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
mutagen (any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation)