MUTAGEN

mutagen

(noun) any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mutagen (plural mutagens)

Any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation.

Anagrams

• augment, negatum

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