noncorrosive
adjective
non·cor·ro·sive
ˌnän-kə-ˈrō-siv 
-ziv
: not corrosive : not having the power to corrode
Fluxes are classified as noncorrosive, mildly corrosive, or corrosive, ranging from mild substances such as rosin to chemically active salts such as zinc chloride.—
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In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.
—Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
They’re all made of stainless steel, so supremely hard, noncorrosive, incredible material.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
These products are noncorrosive and pose minimal risk to humans and animals.
—oregonlive, 18 July 2021
The stanchion is made out of noncorrosive materials — usually galvanized steel, aluminum or a bronze alloy.
—Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2020
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Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
They’re all made of stainless steel, so supremely hard, noncorrosive, incredible material.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
These products are noncorrosive and pose minimal risk to humans and animals.
—oregonlive, 18 July 2021
The stanchion is made out of noncorrosive materials — usually galvanized steel, aluminum or a bronze alloy.
—Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2020
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“Noncorrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncorrosive. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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