nonpoisonous

adjective

Definition of nonpoisonousnext
as in nontoxic

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Recent Examples of nonpoisonous 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpoisonous
  1. nontoxic
  2. nutritious
  3. nutritional
Adjective
  • Sustainable cooking and cleaning products, more natural, nontoxic children’s toys, and clothing with less plastic and heavy metals are all hot topics.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • They’re made faster and with a nontoxic concrete mixture and can be custom-shaped for the ecosystems where they’re installed.
    — Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of nontoxic
Adjective
  • Multivitamins cannot outperform the benefits of nutritious food choices, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and stress management.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, HEALTH, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Regular physical activity, a nutritious diet and not smoking are essential for cardiovascular and overall health generally.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of nutritious
Adjective
  • Most hair loss supplements are too generalized to address specific nutritional deficiencies, and any hair loss serum should have clinical trials to back it up, Kingsley says.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
  • What nutrition experts say about dirty sodas The nutritional profile is where the fun runs into a wall.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of nutritional

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“Nonpoisonous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpoisonous. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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