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Noun: alkylating agent
  1. An antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer by attaching an alkyl group to DNA

Derived forms: alkylating agents

Type of: antineoplastic, antineoplastic drug, cancer drug

Encyclopedia: Alkylating agent

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alkylbenzene
alkylbenzenesulfonate
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