non·tox·ic
ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik 
: not toxic
a nontoxic work environment
a nontoxic, biodegradable pesticide
nontoxic household cleaners
plural nontoxics
: a nontoxic substance
… began searching for nontoxics to control nematodes, insects and invasive species.—
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To help homeowners and contractors dig safely, utility companies and municipalities will mark the locations of the lines with colored flags or nontoxic spray paint.
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Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30 Another outstanding clean-beauty pick, this nontoxic CC cream is packed with organic ingredients beneficial to aging skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Our top nontoxic utensil picks More difficult is choosing a material to commit to.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
To help homeowners and contractors dig safely, utility companies and municipalities will mark the locations of the lines with colored flags or nontoxic spray paint.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Cowles has also tried intercropping, planting other species, such as asparagus, in between the trees, to improve resistance to disease, and enriching the soil with nontoxic minerals like calcium.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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nontoxic
adjective
non·tox·ic
-ˈtäk-sik
1
: not toxic
nontoxic chemicals
2
of goiter
: not associated with hyperthyroidism
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