non-mutagenic
|non-mu-ta-gen-ic|
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/nɒnˌmjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪk/
(mutagenic)
causing genetic change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-mutagenic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'mutagenic' from 'mutagen,' which is derived from the Latin 'mutare,' meaning 'to change.'
Historical Evolution
'mutagenic' changed from the Latin word 'mutare' and eventually became the modern English word 'mutagenic,' with 'non-' added to indicate the absence of this property.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mutagenic' meant 'causing mutations,' and 'non-mutagenic' evolved to mean 'not causing mutations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not causing or capable of causing mutations.
The chemical was found to be non-mutagenic in laboratory tests.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 23:41