NONTOXIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

nontoxic

adjective

Definition of nontoxic

as in nonpoisonous

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Recent Examples of nontoxic The government, which used the firefighting foam at 28 defense bases across the country, alleged 3M gave assurances the substance was safe to dispose of, biodegradable and nontoxic. — Reuters, NBC news, 28 May 2026 Read on to learn the various nontoxic methods, many of which target more than one type of flying pest, to boot. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 24 May 2026 Not only is it made in the USA from natural, nontoxic, eco-friendly rubber, but for every yoga mat sold, one tree is planted. — Emily Peck, Wired News, 21 May 2026 Scroll on for more stunning cookware, including a ceramic casserole dish, a nontoxic stock pot, and a handy bread loaf pot. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 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

On ultra-long thru-hikes, nutrition becomes a serious concern, since months of hiking deplete nutritional stores and multivitamins cannot replace a balanced diet.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Greek yogurt has become a grocery staple due to its high protein content and versatility, but regular yogurt still offers plenty of nutritional benefits, too.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

Definition of nutritional

Adjective

The carcass then becomes its own complex ecosystem, nourishing and housing all types of marine life.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
For years, the spotlight in wellness has lingered on probiotics, those living bacterial emissaries in yogurt and supplements, and prebiotics, the nourishing fibers that sustain them.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Definition of nourishing

Adjective

Typical customers served by sanitary wastewater systems using 3,500 gallons of water would see an increase of about $28 per month.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
The temporary power outage caused a sanitary sewer overflow on Patapsco Avenue, which was quickly slowed by DPW's Utility Maintenance Division, officials stated.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 June 2026

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

These waters are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
For otherwise healthy mouths without an active infection, daily antiseptic rinsing may be worth reconsidering in favor of standard brushing and flossing.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026