How to Use nontoxic in a Sentence

nontoxic

adjective
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  • Make sure to look for one that is both nontoxic and silica-free.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • The Phonograft is nontoxic and will not cause infection in other parts of the ear.
    — Janelle James, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2021
  • Follow these tricks and tips for giving it a safe and nontoxic deep-clean from top to bottom.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
  • To keep track of the reptiles, Skinner marked each with a pattern of nontoxic colored dots on its head.
    — Tom Gantert, National Geographic, 13 May 2020
  • In fact, many of them were advertised as nontoxic or green.
    — Kathryn Rodgers, The Conversation, 4 May 2022
  • The jade plant is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of your pets or look for another plant option that is nontoxic.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023
  • If the skin tag is very small, the first thing Geraghty does is spray the bump with liquid nitrogen, a nontoxic substance.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Allure, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The dye is nontoxic rhodamine that is safe for use in drinking water and salt water.
    — Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2021
  • To clean away the tarnish, make this safe, nontoxic cleaning solution: squeeze the juice of one lemon into a small bowl.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022
  • This set can go from burner to oven and is nonstick, but also nontoxic.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Paper and zinc are biodegradable, and graphite is nontoxic.
    — Jason P. Dinh, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2022
  • This gift keeps drinks hot or cold, has a leak-resistant lid, and is made of an eco-friendly and nontoxic stainless steel.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2022
  • And early results in dogs and mice suggest that the drug is both effective and nontoxic.
    — William A. Haseltine, Scientific American, 6 July 2020
  • These are safe and nontoxic, meaning anybody can use them.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 12 May 2021
  • Her line of vegan, nontoxic press-on nails priced at $120.
    — Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 18 June 2020
  • This pro-grade pan from Greenpan is nontoxic and nonstick — an ideal combo — and is built to last.
    — Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, 1 Apr. 2021
  • And while sifting through it all, Dr. Haygood thinks there’s a better chance for finding nontoxic new drugs that work well.
    — Joanna Klein, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
  • Made of nontoxic materials, it’s meant for kids age 3 and up.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022
  • On top of all that, peperomia are nontoxic and are therefore safe for pet households.
    — Frederick Tippett, Sunset Magazine, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Like a moth to a nontoxic flame, the store drew Instagram flâneurs in droves — but also plenty of grimaces and eye rolls from locals.
    — New York Times, 17 Feb. 2021
  • Stain your toy with food coloring, which is nontoxic and can be mixed to create custom shades.
    — David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The plant list is divided between toxic and nontoxic plants and between dogs and cats.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021
  • The dyes are nontoxic and are sometimes compared to food coloring.
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 22 Nov. 2021
  • But overall, for a nontoxic solution, mint spray can’t be beat.
    — Karen Hugg, WIRED, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Kellner said drilling fluid, or drilling mud, is nontoxic and made up mostly of bentonite clay and water.
    — Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • Scotch Porter offers nontoxic grooming products for beards, hair and face.
    — oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Each squishy is made of nontoxic rubber and comes in a different animal shape.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Nootkatone is considered nontoxic to humans and other mammals, birds, fish and bees, the EPA said.
    — Donald G. McNeil Jr. New York Times, Star Tribune, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Made with a creamy, nontoxic, lightweight formula, the long-lasting sticks are blendable with a finger or makeup brush.
    — Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The process creates byproducts—water vapor and oxygen—that are nontoxic to humans.
    — Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024

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