NONTOXIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

nontoxic

adjective

Definition of nontoxic

as in nonpoisonous

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Recent Examples of nontoxic Solgel ceramic coating Most nonstick pans use nontoxic coating from organic materials, producing a safe and convenient way to cook your food. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 BioSource’s Palllm Board (yes, three Ls) offers a more sustainable alternative, turning waste from date palms into panels for flooring, furniture, and more, using a chemical-free, nontoxic plant-protein binder. — Micheline Maynard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 As far as face paint goes, parents should look for nontoxic, hypoallergenic and water-based products. — Lina Ruiz october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Furniture should be durable for heavy play, finished with nontoxic materials for the taste-everything phase of toddlerhood, and ideally versatile enough to stick around for more than a few years. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nontoxic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontoxic

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

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

Adjective

Attempting to de-escalate the scare, Rospotrebnadzor declared the regional sanitary situation stable after secondary testing showed no traces of dangerous pathogens linked to Shipilova’s research.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

Stalls will also have lockable, roll-gate doors and security cameras, so retailers can leave their products overnight, while a dedicated food hall ensures a safe and hygienic distance between food preparation and other market activities.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Swimsuits without hygienic liners are ineligible for returns or exchanges.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hygienic

Adjective

The contents depend on the traveler and the trip, but useful items include pain and fever medicine, bandages, antiseptic, oral rehydration salts, loperamide, antihistamine and anything prescribed specifically for the trip.

— Andrés Henao, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
The report quoted Shipilova's neighbors as saying a team of disinfection experts did several cleanups of her apartment, leaving a strong antiseptic smell.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of antiseptic

Adjective

Polished, unpretentious, and with charisma in spades, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is clean, Swiss alpine living at its most glamorous.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Rather than relying solely on movement around the pool, the navigation system is intended to help the cleaner cover surfaces more methodically, reducing the amount of manual intervention required.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026