noncorrosive

adjective

Definition of noncorrosivenext
as in nontoxic

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncorrosive
  1. nontoxic
  2. nonpoisonous
  3. nondestructive
  4. noninfectious
  5. nonlethal
  6. nonfatal
  7. unobjectionable
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
  • 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
  • Homer Township and Homer Glen residents and officials have protested a plan for Badger to relocate its nondestructive hydro-excavation business from Channahon.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 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
Definition of nondestructive
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
  • 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
  • Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Angelo and Alexus Fiordilino will not be charged in connection with the nonfatal drowning of their son.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Research has found that victims of nonfatal strangulation face a substantially higher risk of being killed by an abusive partner later.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of nonfatal
Adjective
  • Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 June 2026
  • And on the surface, Lind's premise is unobjectionable.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of unobjectionable

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“Noncorrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncorrosive. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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