alkylating agent
noun
: a substance that causes replacement of hydrogen by an alkyl group especially in a biologically important molecule
specifically
: one with mutagenic activity that inhibits cell division and growth and is used to treat some cancers
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“Alkylating agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkylating%20agent. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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