nonanimal

non·an·i·mal | \ ˌnän-ˈa-nə-məl

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Definition of nonanimal

: not relating to, using, or derived from animals … support the development of humane, nonanimal methods of testing products … — The Animal Rights Handbook nonanimal proteins

Examples of nonanimal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shark Allies' petition calls on regulatory agencies and manufactures to include nonanimal squalene in all tests for current and future products with squalene. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, "Shark-free COVID-19 vaccine petition makes waves, gains more online support," 5 Oct. 2020 There have been so many wonderful technological advances in materials that give me the ability to create luxurious items using nonanimal fur without giving up style and quality. — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, "7 Designers on the Future of Fur in Fashion," 14 Aug. 2019

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14 Oct 2020

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“Nonanimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonanimal. Accessed 28 Oct. 2020.

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