noncorrosive

adjective

non·​cor·​ro·​sive ˌnän-kə-ˈrō-siv How to pronounce noncorrosive (audio)
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: not corrosive : not having the power to corrode
Fluxes are classified as noncorrosive, mildly corrosive, or corrosive, ranging from mild substances such as rosin to chemically active salts such as zinc chloride.— Bureau of Naval Personnel

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In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships. — Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023

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1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noncorrosive was in 1831

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