malignant compounds
[məˈlɪɡnənt ˈkɑːmpaʊndz]
nounpl: malignant compounds
compostos malignos
1. Chemical or biological substances that are harmful, toxic, or capable of causing disease, especially those associated with cancer or severe health conditions
The laboratory identified several malignant compounds in the contaminated water sample.
O laboratório identificou vários compostos malignos na amostra de água contaminada.
2. In medical and scientific contexts, substances with inherently dangerous or destructive properties
Researchers are studying how malignant compounds damage cellular DNA.
Os pesquisadores estão estudando como os compostos malignos danificam o DNA celular.
This is primarily technical terminology used in scientific, medical, and environmental contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is not typically used in casual conversation but is standard in academic, healthcare, and laboratory settings. The term reflects growing global concern about environmental toxins and carcinogenic substances in both Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
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