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
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
The stanchion is made out of noncorrosive materials — usually galvanized steel, aluminum or a bronze alloy.
—Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2020
If the clog remains, try using a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022
These products are noncorrosive and pose minimal risk to humans and animals.
—oregonlive, 18 July 2021
The product is noncorrosive and pose minimal risk to humans and animals.
—oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2020
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Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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
The stanchion is made out of noncorrosive materials — usually galvanized steel, aluminum or a bronze alloy.
—Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2020
If the clog remains, try using a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022
These products are noncorrosive and pose minimal risk to humans and animals.
—oregonlive, 18 July 2021
The product is noncorrosive and pose minimal risk to humans and animals.
—oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2020
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“Noncorrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncorrosive. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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