nonorganic

adjective

non·​or·​gan·​ic ˌnän-ȯr-ˈga-nik How to pronounce nonorganic (audio)
: not organic: such as
a
: not relating to, containing, or derived from living things
nonorganic insulation resistant to mold
a nonorganic mulch composed of stone
b
: not involving the use of organic methods of food production
nonorganic apples
nonorganic farming
nonorganic meat
c
: not relating to or arising in a bodily organ or part : not due to anatomical or physiological dysfunction
nonorganic hearing loss
nonorganic insomnia

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Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and TCEP (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 Organic tampons contained higher levels of arsenic, while nonorganic tampons had higher levels of lead, the study found. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024 Surprisingly, organic products were found to contain higher levels of lead and cadmium compared to nonorganic items. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 July 2024 Among the brands, organic tampons had higher levels of arsenic, while nonorganic tampons had higher levels of lead. Theara Coleman, theweek, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonorganic 

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonorganic was in 1856

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“Nonorganic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonorganic. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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