adjective
- not causing or likely to cause cancer
Usage: technical/scientific; often used in medical, environmental, and product safety contexts
Examples
- The researchers confirmed that the new food additive is noncarcinogenic.
- Manufacturers are switching to noncarcinogenic alternatives for their products.
- The EPA classified the substance as noncarcinogenic based on extensive testing.
- Noncarcinogenic pesticides are preferred in organic farming.
- The study demonstrated that the chemical compound is noncarcinogenic in laboratory animals.