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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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
These stones typically contain a nontoxic gel or liquid inside to expedite the cooling process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The alkaline substance will be dispersed over four to 12 hours off the back of one of the research vessels, along with the nontoxic fluorescent red water tracer dye called rhodamine.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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
These stones typically contain a nontoxic gel or liquid inside to expedite the cooling process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The alkaline substance will be dispersed over four to 12 hours off the back of one of the research vessels, along with the nontoxic fluorescent red water tracer dye called rhodamine.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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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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