noncorrosive

Definition of noncorrosivenext

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Recent Examples of noncorrosive 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 They’re all made of stainless steel, so supremely hard, noncorrosive, incredible material. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021 These products are noncorrosive and pose minimal risk to humans and animals. oregonlive, 18 July 2021 The stanchion is made out of noncorrosive materials — usually galvanized steel, aluminum or a bronze alloy. Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncorrosive
Adjective
  • 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
  • Unlike other hard metals, tungsten is largely nontoxic, but the byproducts from mining it—called tailings—contain other harmful metals including arsenic, copper, zinc and lead and can leach into the environment.
    Ari Sen, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Officials for both the village of Homer Glen and Homer Township will hold separate special meetings Friday to vote on a formal objection to plans for a nondestructive hydro-excavation company on 159th Street in unincorporated Will County.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • More changes - including budget cuts - are anticipated in an ongoing reorganization effort that aims to remove noninfectious diseases from the CDC's responsibilities.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • Since the decision, residents and conservationists around the country have rallied around the geese, urging the HOA to reconsider the cull and find nonlethal measures to control the population.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • Pearson said any bear problems should be promptly reported to Fish and Game, as early interventions can increase the chances that the agency can remove the bear by nonlethal methods.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • Niemeier also reported a slight increase in nonfatal shootings this year.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
  • The city has also recorded 148 nonfatal shootings this year, compared with 149 at the same point last year.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • And on the surface, Lind's premise is unobjectionable.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • This is useful for all sorts of unobjectionable things, such as Covid testing and tracing.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 May 2026

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“Noncorrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncorrosive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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