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nonpolluting

adjective

Definition of nonpollutingnext
as in nontoxic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpolluting
  1. nontoxic
  2. noncorrosive
  3. nonpoisonous
  4. nondestructive
  5. nonlethal
  6. unobjectionable
  7. nonthreatening
  8. noninfectious
Adjective
  • Clean, relax and play with this calming bubble bath made from a nontoxic, hypoallergenic and tear-free solution that has been formulated without parabens, sulfates or fragrance.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Keep scrolling for more nontoxic picks, including glass containers, under-$50 canisters, and more.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of nontoxic
Adjective
  • The wand is surprisingly lightweight, weighing less than 2 pounds, and is made from noncorrosive metal and a zinc nozzle.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of noncorrosive
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
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  • Village and township residents and officials have protested the nondestructive hydro-excavation business’s plan to relocate from Channahon to about 38 acres on 159th Street in Homer Township.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 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
  • The gloves are marketed as a nonlethal way to subdue and control people.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While the devices are marketed as nonlethal and safe for the heart, a pending lawsuit alleges a 43-year-old man died in 2024 after he was shocked 27 times with the gloves and 13 more times by a Taser at a jail in Richmond, Kentucky.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonlethal
Adjective
  • On its face, Barker said much of the advice sounds unobjectionable.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of unobjectionable
Adjective
  • Instead of the industrial look favored by many rival robots, NEO is notable for its aggressively nonthreatening appearance.
    — James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.
    — Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of nonthreatening
Adjective
  • Thus, neurovirologists like me have been looking for noninfectious contributors to this condition.
    — Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Imodium is better reserved for noninfectious diarrhea—or after a doctor has ruled out an infection.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of noninfectious
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“Nonpolluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpolluting. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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