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

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

Dietary shifts could significantly cut emissions and free land for carbon sequestration although implementation must consider nutritional, cultural and livelihood constraints.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026
That may involve doing lab work to look for things like anemia, nutritional deficiencies, or thyroid dysfunction.

— Korin Miller, Allure, 16 Sep. 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

Adjective

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

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
Add a deep clean every one to three months to provide a hygienic environment for your food.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 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

But unlike actual fatigues, this is cut to drape just right in all the right places and is clean of any distressing and patches.

— Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
The costumes, designed by Mallory Kay Nelson, are immaculately clean, unscuffed and unwrinkled work clothes, giving the show an almost cartoonish quality.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026