non-carcinogenic
|non-car-ci-no-gen-ic|
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/nɒnˌkɑːrsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
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/nɒnˌkɑːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
not cancer-causing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-carcinogenic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'carcinogenic' from Greek 'karkinos' meaning 'crab, cancer' and '-genic' meaning 'producing'.
Historical Evolution
'carcinogenic' evolved from the Greek word 'karkinos' and the suffix '-genic', and 'non-' was added to form 'non-carcinogenic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not producing cancer', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the potential to cause cancer.
The product is labeled as non-carcinogenic, ensuring it is safe for use.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 15:56