NONTOXIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

nontoxic

adjective

Definition of nontoxic

as in nonpoisonous

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Recent Examples of nontoxic 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 They're made faster and with a nontoxic concrete mixture and can be custom shaped for the ecosystems where they're installed. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 After the paint is completely dry, coat the handles with a nontoxic sealant, such as shellac. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 The Lovevery Play Gym Parents can feel safe with their baby rolling around and chewing on this play gym since it’s made from sustainable wood, organic cotton and nontoxic polyester. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nontoxic

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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
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

Round 200 volunteers help pack nutritious food for neighbors across the Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13-county service area.

— Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Practical Tips for Blood Sugar Management Apples and pears are both very nutritious fruits that can fit into diets requiring extra attention to blood sugar.

— Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of nutritious

Adjective

A number of nutritional supplements have been recalled in California due to reasons ranging to fatal bacteria to undeclared ingredients.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s led psychiatrists to use it as a tool in conjunction with nutritional therapy on their patients.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of nutritional

Adjective

Made with highly nourishing ingredients, this sunscreen works overtime to hydrate the skin while protecting it from the sun.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
The formula uses ingredients that boost blood flow to the lips—creating that signature tingly sensation—to enhance volume, while nourishing oils and vitamin E keep lips smooth and hydrated.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026

Definition of nourishing

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As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Here’s what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

Plus, the product features a push-jar for extra hygienic application (AKA, no scooping product out of the jar with your fingers).

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Once dry, the items can remain protected inside the machine in a hygienic storage environment supported by a medical-grade HEPA filter.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of hygienic

Adjective

The sequel, on the other hand, is shaped by baffling decisions from director Susanne Bier and cinematographer Simon Duggan that render the film antiseptic.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Using his antiseptic surgical technique, Joseph Lister successfully drained the pus.

— Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of antiseptic

Adjective

With more housing near transit comes less reliance on cars, more pedestrian-friendly development, cleaner air and strengthened commercial corridors.

— Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
According to advanced fielding metrics, no player in the league made a bigger defensive contribution to his team than the Braves center fielder, an elite defender with a strong arm who takes clean routes to the ball.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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