NON DESTRUCTIVE Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

nondestructive

adjective

Definition of nondestructive

as in nontoxic

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Recent Examples of nondestructive The Live Filter Layers menu offers a wealth of nondestructive effects, including those that add noise, blur, change lighting and colors, distort, and sharpen. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026 Many of these components require multi-axis machining, high-temperature curing, and specialized nondestructive inspection. — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology later reported nondestructive waves and canceled the alert by early afternoon. — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nondestructive

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Adjective

Made from soft, flexible, vegan, and nontoxic silicone, these durable bags are designed to handle everything from errands to evenings out.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
That daily exposure is the reason nontoxic alternatives have become a bigger part of how households think about safety, especially for families with kids and pets.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of nontoxic

Adjective

In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.

— Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.

— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023

Definition of noncorrosive

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Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.

— Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.

— David Shultz, Science | AAAS, 8 Aug. 2019

Definition of nonpoisonous

Adjective

Since 1950, California has recorded 235 shark incidents, of which 97 resulted in no injury, 121 resulted in a nonlethal injury and 17 were fatal, according to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

— Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
State negotiators rejected the idea of allowing ranchers to use rubber bullets and other nonlethal ammunition because some can be confused for real bullets, Fisher said.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of nonlethal

Adjective

Imodium is better reserved for noninfectious diarrhea—or after a doctor has ruled out an infection.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026
Often, coughs are caused by noninfectious conditions such as asthma, allergies, reflux diseases and chronic sinus drainage, Green says.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of noninfectious

Adjective

Instead of the industrial look favored by many rival robots, NEO is notable for its aggressively nonthreatening appearance.

— James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.

— Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025

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