as in nontoxic
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Recent Examples of nondestructive
The research team used Raman spectroscopy, a nondestructive method that preserves valuable samples, to study the bones, Shankland said.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Lightroom Classic has a big, ever-present Import button and media auto-detect that launches the nondestructive importer.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The feat was possible thanks to nondestructive digital imaging technology and collaborations between archaeologists and tattoo artists.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
This team used a nondestructive method to extract ancient DNA from objects to investigate the identity of the person that may have made or worn the object.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
See All Example Sentences for nondestructive
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Lightroom Classic has a big, ever-present Import button and media auto-detect that launches the nondestructive importer.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The feat was possible thanks to nondestructive digital imaging technology and collaborations between archaeologists and tattoo artists.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
This team used a nondestructive method to extract ancient DNA from objects to investigate the identity of the person that may have made or worn the object.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
See All Example Sentences for nondestructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondestructive
Adjective
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The toys are beautifully made with nontoxic materials.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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These engines, which the team says can carry safe and nontoxic propellant, work by the spacecraft passing an electric current through water to create stores of high-pressure hydrogen and oxygen.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Family members and neighbors questioned why police did not do more to de-escalate the situation or use nonlethal weapons.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Study up on the effects of the nonlethal weapons that could be used against you.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis don’t spread from person to person.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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Kennedy’s largest focus of late has been on noninfectious diseases such as diabetes and cancer and their risk factors such as obesity.—
ByJocelyn Kaiser,
science.org,
15 Nov. 2024
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Cancer isn’t known for being a fast, painless way to go....—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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Make approvals swift, clear and painless, even if your internal processes are extensive.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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That last one may simply be unique to Logan Lerman, the latest nonthreatening boy to take center stage in HAIM’s new album rollout.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Her previous recipes have included homemade marmalade, ratatouille, pasta from scratch, and tzatziki dip, which all sound lovely and nonthreatening.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appétit,
31 Mar. 2023
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Meanwhile, serious crimes across the city — homicides, nonfatal shootings, robberies and car thefts — continue on a downward trajectory, in keeping with national trends.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The team behind the high-speed spectacle had a 19-year safety record until a nonfatal incident in 2024, which was the impetus for recent changes.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Nondestructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondestructive. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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