nontoxic

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adjective

non·​tox·​ic ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nontoxic (audio)
: not toxic
a nontoxic work environment
a nontoxic, biodegradable pesticide
nontoxic household cleaners

nontoxic

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noun

plural nontoxics
: a nontoxic substance
… began searching for nontoxics to control nematodes, insects and invasive species.Don Curlee

Examples of nontoxic in a Sentence

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Adjective
Our team has been fans of Caraway cookware for years, thanks to its nontoxic, nonstick properties. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 Foam mats should feature nontoxic foam that doesn’t contain BPA, PVC, phthalates, latex or lead. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025 The nontoxic system also includes two ceramic coasters for resting the carafe and dripper. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nontoxic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1862, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nontoxic was circa 1862

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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

nontoxic

adjective
non·​tox·​ic -ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nontoxic (audio)
1
: not toxic
nontoxic chemicals
2
of goiter : not associated with hyperthyroidism

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