nontoxic

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adjective

non·​tox·​ic ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Healthy Homes incorporates as much sustainable and nontoxic materials as possible in construction and design, from products like Hempcrete to using wool as insulation to home water filtration systems. —Carole Horst, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024

This pungent liquid is an incredible, nontoxic cleaning agent that can get everything from the inside of your microwave to the bathtub sparkling clean while also being the star of tangy barbecue sauce and giving rise to your grandmother's cake recipe. —Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1862, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1976, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nontoxic

adjective

non·​tox·​ic -ˈtäk-sik 

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: not toxic

nontoxic chemicals

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of goiter : not associated with hyperthyroidism