nonorganic
adjective
non·or·gan·ic
ˌnän-ȯr-ˈga-nik 
: 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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Among the brands, organic tampons had higher levels of arsenic, while nonorganic tampons had higher levels of lead.
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Theara Coleman, theweek, 16 July 2024
Recently, a small pilot study found arsenic and lead in organic and nonorganic tampons — and while the levels were small, there is no safe level of exposure to lead, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024
For its 2024 list revealed on Wednesday, the EWG found overall that 75% of nonorganic produce sampled contained potentially harmful pesticides.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Report is unfair to farmers, critics say About 70% of nonorganic produce tested by the USDA and FDA have pesticide levels within the legal limits allowed by the US Environmental Protection Agency, according to the EWG report.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
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Theara Coleman, theweek, 16 July 2024
Recently, a small pilot study found arsenic and lead in organic and nonorganic tampons — and while the levels were small, there is no safe level of exposure to lead, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024
For its 2024 list revealed on Wednesday, the EWG found overall that 75% of nonorganic produce sampled contained potentially harmful pesticides.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Report is unfair to farmers, critics say About 70% of nonorganic produce tested by the USDA and FDA have pesticide levels within the legal limits allowed by the US Environmental Protection Agency, according to the EWG report.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Nonorganic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonorganic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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