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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Examples of nontoxic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebPaul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024
The new pacemaker can dissolve into a nontoxic material at the end of the treatment.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
These jumbo crayons are made to fit small hands comfortably, and caregivers will appreciate the nontoxic acrylic material.
—Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
They are crafted from reusable, BPA-free, and nontoxic silicone that slides right into your CrockPot.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
The process creates byproducts—water vapor and oxygen—that are nontoxic to humans.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024
Plant breeders are trying to develop hardy but nontoxic varieties.
—Somini Sengupta, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Made with a creamy, nontoxic, lightweight formula, the long-lasting sticks are blendable with a finger or makeup brush.
—Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
Caregivers love that the Klee Naturals line is made with nontoxic ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, and mango seed butter, without any talc, artificial dyes, or synthetic fragrances.
—Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
But what exactly does nontoxic or healthy nail polish mean?
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 20 July 2022
The Always Pan and Perfect Pot both have exclusive nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium and toxic metals.
—al, 12 May 2022
According to Piomelli, one of the reasons cannabis is generally considered nontoxic is because its complex mix of compounds forms a sort of checks and balances system.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 28 June 2021
The company Little Tikes makes sturdy water tables (as well as a new-to-the-market product called the FOAMO Foam Machine, which produces a small mountain of nontoxic foam that can be used outdoors).
—New York Times, 29 May 2021
Adjective
Take some easily spreadable, generally nontoxic, bulk product, and spread it out over the ground to improve the performance of your plants.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024
The new pacemaker can dissolve into a nontoxic material at the end of the treatment.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
These jumbo crayons are made to fit small hands comfortably, and caregivers will appreciate the nontoxic acrylic material.
—Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
They are crafted from reusable, BPA-free, and nontoxic silicone that slides right into your CrockPot.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
The process creates byproducts—water vapor and oxygen—that are nontoxic to humans.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024
Plant breeders are trying to develop hardy but nontoxic varieties.
—Somini Sengupta, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Made with a creamy, nontoxic, lightweight formula, the long-lasting sticks are blendable with a finger or makeup brush.
—Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
Caregivers love that the Klee Naturals line is made with nontoxic ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, and mango seed butter, without any talc, artificial dyes, or synthetic fragrances.
—Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024
Noun
The set is made from high-quality nontoxic PE materials, with comfortable ergonomic handles.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
But what exactly does nontoxic or healthy nail polish mean?
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 20 July 2022
The Always Pan and Perfect Pot both have exclusive nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium and toxic metals.
—al, 12 May 2022
According to Piomelli, one of the reasons cannabis is generally considered nontoxic is because its complex mix of compounds forms a sort of checks and balances system.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 28 June 2021
The company Little Tikes makes sturdy water tables (as well as a new-to-the-market product called the FOAMO Foam Machine, which produces a small mountain of nontoxic foam that can be used outdoors).
—New York Times, 29 May 2021
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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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