nonhazardous

adjective

Definition of nonhazardousnext
as in harmless

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Recent Examples of nonhazardous That envelope, which was taken to a FBI laboratory for forensic testing, also contained a powdery white substance that was later identified as nonhazardous. — Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024 The Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in April granted a 12-acre expansion for nonhazardous, sanitary construction and demolition debris. — Alex Golden, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024 Another two containers containing nonhazardous materials fell overboard the ship, according to Gautier. — Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024 The New York Police Department determined that the powder in the envelopes sent to Bragg was nonhazardous. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for nonhazardous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonhazardous
  1. harmless
  2. safe
  3. innocuous
  4. nonthreatening
  5. innocent
  6. unthreatening
  7. beneficial
Adjective
  • While castor beans themselves are harmless, ricin, when extracted correctly in a complex process, is lethal and has been the stuff of Cold War assassinations and the plot of a popular episode on the Breaking Bad television series.
    — Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
  • While these videos are mostly filter-free and appear to be harmless fun, Hines explained how beauty filters have altered the way the brain recognizes and prefers certain facial features.
    — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of harmless
Adjective
  • But over the past decade, new studies and public health warnings have called that conventional wisdom into question, stating emphatically that no level of alcohol consumption could be considered safe — much less beneficial.
    — Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Waiting until fall to sow grass offers a simpler and safer solution.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • However, the seemingly innocuous aims announced by these leading politicians may soon run afoul of housing density factors playing no role in rebuilding that’s followed other major California blazes.
    — Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • After Doncic’s layup, Goodwin stole the Clippers’ inbounds pass from James Harden to Leonard – typically an innocuous play, and converted a layup to put the Lakers back in front at 73-72.
    — Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of innocuous
Adjective
  • Her previous recipes have included homemade marmalade, ratatouille, pasta from scratch, and tzatziki dip, which all sound lovely and nonthreatening.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Talk over your concerns with your boss in a nonthreatening and professional way.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2022
Definition of nonthreatening
Adjective
  • In the final moments of last week’s episode, Hector Ayala, aka the hero White Tiger, was found innocent in his trial against the NYPD then shot and killed on the street by an unknown murderer.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Man Who Killed Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox's Roommate in Italy, Is Freed from Prison Still, despite being declared innocent and freed, Knox says she was never allowed to fully live her life again.
    — Gillian Telling, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • While two players got the night off in a win versus a relatively unthreatening Chicago team, Hynes’ message was aimed at everyone putting on a red and green sweater.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
  • At the same time, Angelou is routinely reduced to an unthreatening avatar of inspirational platitudes, her work often overlooked by academics and critics even as her most quotable quips circulate endlessly.
    — TIME, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Definition of unthreatening
Adjective
  • And apparently, the 39-year-old’s presence has been beneficial, rubbing off on Bridges.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The study challenges the common idea that conflict is always harmful and that being soft and forgiving is always beneficial.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of beneficial

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