nondestructive

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Recent Examples of nondestructive The nondestructive technology resulted in thousands of X-rays of the mummies and their coffins. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 9 Nov. 2024 Smart Objects make for nondestructive, reusable raster and vector images that update throughout your project. PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The research team used Raman spectroscopy, a nondestructive method that preserves valuable samples, to study the bones, Shankland said. 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 See All Example Sentences for nondestructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondestructive
Adjective
  • An excellent ceramic nonstick pan for 20% off Their Paris Pro line is a great pick for nontoxic cookware for most home cooks for a few reasons.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • Take care when considering plastic, however, as some of these containers may not be BPA-free or nontoxic.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
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
  • 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
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
  • Multiple social media posts show police pushing people to the ground, kneeling on their backs and firing nonlethal ammunition to disperse the crowd.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025
  • The protective gear was used to help rioters withstand rubber bullets, tear gas, and other nonlethal munitions deployed by law enforcement.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis don’t spread from person to person.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • The wide mouth handles ice without fuss, and cleaning is painless thanks to the dishwasher-safe lid, making this a reliable companion for any trail adventure.
    Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
  • His quest to get out of Phoenix became relatively painless, as the Suns reportedly agreed to trade him to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, this year’s 10th pick and five second-round selections.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was ‘set free,’ because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
  • There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was 'set free,' because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
  • Jurors also found Valle not guilty of multiple intentional assault charges tied to the nonfatal stabbings and were deadlocked on reckless assault charges.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025

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“Nondestructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondestructive. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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