nontoxic

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adjective

non·​tox·​ic ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nontoxic (audio)
: not toxic
a nontoxic work environment
a nontoxic, biodegradable pesticide
nontoxic household cleaners

nontoxic

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noun

plural nontoxics
: a nontoxic substance
… began searching for nontoxics to control nematodes, insects and invasive species.Don Curlee

Examples of nontoxic in a Sentence

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Adjective
As well as being nontoxic, Jalali, a fragrance lover, strove to ensure the products had distinct scents, which today are Santal & Vetiver, Neroli & Basil, Black Rose & Oud and Bergamot & Hinoki — across deodorant, body mist, body wash and lotion. Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024 This option from Caraway is made from nontoxic materials and is completely nonstick. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2024
Noun
The set is made from high-quality nontoxic PE materials, with comfortable ergonomic handles. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022 But what exactly does nontoxic or healthy nail polish mean? Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 20 July 2022 See all Example Sentences for nontoxic 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1862, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nontoxic was circa 1862

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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

nontoxic

adjective
non·​tox·​ic -ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nontoxic (audio)
1
: not toxic
nontoxic chemicals
2
of goiter : not associated with hyperthyroidism

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