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 Definitions of mutagen  [ˈmyu tə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn]  

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Definition of 'mutagen' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) mutagen
a substance or preparation capable of inducing or accelerating mutation.

Etymology:  (1945–50; muta (tion ) + -gen)

Definition of 'mutagen' Princeton's WordNet 

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



'mutagen' - Nearby Entries  

mutableness  mutafacient  mutagen  mutagenesis  mutagenic  mutamycin  mutant gene  



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