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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The safest nontoxic material options for kitchen utensil are wood and stainless steel.
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Adjective
The expansion would give the landfill another 10 to 15 years of use in accepting nontoxic household and commercial waste, according to the permit application.
—Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The safest nontoxic material options for kitchen utensil are wood and stainless steel.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 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
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 21 Jan. 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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