Meaning Of The Word Mutagen

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mutagen in American English
any agent or substance, as X-rays, mustard gas, etc., capable of noticeably increasing the frequency of mutation
noun: a substance or preparation capable of inducing mutation

mutagen in British English
noun: a substance or agent that can induce genetic mutation

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