non·tox·ic
ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik 
: not toxic
a nontoxic work environment
a nontoxic, biodegradable pesticide
nontoxic household cleaners
plural nontoxics
: a nontoxic substance
… began searching for nontoxics to control nematodes, insects and invasive species.—
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
These use nontoxic ingredients and are fast-drying, which prevents dogs from licking the nail polish off.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Salt-water bathing To create the material, a team of scientists at Australia's Curtin University (CU) submerged ordinary glass in a nontoxic bath of organic compounds known as diazonium salts.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
And be sure to choose nontoxic finishes, electric fireplaces over gas and induction cooktops or ranges.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Tidal Vision turns crab and shrimp shells into a nontoxic chemical called chitosan that can be used for many purposes including water purification and flame retardant.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
These use nontoxic ingredients and are fast-drying, which prevents dogs from licking the nail polish off.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Salt-water bathing To create the material, a team of scientists at Australia's Curtin University (CU) submerged ordinary glass in a nontoxic bath of organic compounds known as diazonium salts.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
And be sure to choose nontoxic finishes, electric fireplaces over gas and induction cooktops or ranges.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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nontoxic
adjective
non·tox·ic
-ˈtäk-sik
1
: not toxic
nontoxic chemicals
2
of goiter
: not associated with hyperthyroidism
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