nontoxic

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adjective

non·​tox·​ic ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nontoxic (audio)
: not toxic
a nontoxic work environment
a nontoxic, biodegradable pesticide
nontoxic household cleaners

nontoxic

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noun

plural nontoxics
: a nontoxic substance
… began searching for nontoxics to control nematodes, insects and invasive species.Don Curlee

Examples of nontoxic in a Sentence

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Adjective
Avocado’s nontoxic mattress is made of organic latex, wool, and cotton. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024 Propylene glycol is generally nontoxic and structurally similar to glycerin, which is used to thicken the ink. John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024 According to the sheriff's office, although the drink was nontoxic, the child was still hospitalized. Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024 Although lemon, salt and vinegar are nontoxic, the incident resulted in the victim’s being hospitalized for additional medical monitoring, authorities said. Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024 Take some easily spreadable, generally nontoxic, bulk product, and spread it out over the ground to improve the performance of your plants. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024 The new pacemaker can dissolve into a nontoxic material at the end of the treatment. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 These jumbo crayons are made to fit small hands comfortably, and caregivers will appreciate the nontoxic acrylic material. Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024 They are crafted from reusable, BPA-free, and nontoxic silicone that slides right into your CrockPot. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
Noun
The set is made from high-quality nontoxic PE materials, with comfortable ergonomic handles. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022 But what exactly does nontoxic or healthy nail polish mean? Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 20 July 2022 The Always Pan and Perfect Pot both have exclusive nontoxic, nonstick ceramic coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium and toxic metals. al, 12 May 2022 According to Piomelli, one of the reasons cannabis is generally considered nontoxic is because its complex mix of compounds forms a sort of checks and balances system. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 28 June 2021 The company Little Tikes makes sturdy water tables (as well as a new-to-the-market product called the FOAMO Foam Machine, which produces a small mountain of nontoxic foam that can be used outdoors). New York Times, 29 May 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1862, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nontoxic was circa 1862

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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

nontoxic

adjective
non·​tox·​ic -ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nontoxic (audio)
1
: not toxic
nontoxic chemicals
2
of goiter : not associated with hyperthyroidism

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