as in nontoxic
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Recent Examples of nondestructive
Lightroom Classic has a big, ever-present Import button and media auto-detect that launches the nondestructive importer.
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PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The feat was possible thanks to nondestructive digital imaging technology and collaborations between archaeologists and tattoo artists.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
This team used a nondestructive method to extract ancient DNA from objects to investigate the identity of the person that may have made or worn the object.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
To alleviate concerns about destroying remains, Snow has adapted nondestructive methods to recover DNA.
—Erika Engelhaupt, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
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PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The feat was possible thanks to nondestructive digital imaging technology and collaborations between archaeologists and tattoo artists.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
This team used a nondestructive method to extract ancient DNA from objects to investigate the identity of the person that may have made or worn the object.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
To alleviate concerns about destroying remains, Snow has adapted nondestructive methods to recover DNA.
—Erika Engelhaupt, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondestructive
Adjective
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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
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These use nontoxic ingredients and are fast-drying, which prevents dogs from licking the nail polish off.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.—
Charles Passy,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2020
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This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.—
David Shultz,
Science | AAAS,
8 Aug. 2019
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Prison guards used chemical agents and nonlethal weapons to subdue the riot that broke out about 10 a.m., fire and state corrections officials said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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The decision to begin Operation Ittai, shifting the organization from solely farming to arming civilians with nonlethal protective equipment following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack, was a natural shift, according to Waller.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Kennedy’s largest focus of late has been on noninfectious diseases such as diabetes and cancer and their risk factors such as obesity.—
ByJocelyn Kaiser,
science.org,
15 Nov. 2024
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However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis don’t spread from person to person.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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Creating a new token for my test Google account was relatively painless.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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What to expect when getting edge Botox Getting a botox treatment is quick and relatively painless.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Talk over your concerns with your boss in a nonthreatening and professional way.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Oct. 2022
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Although that number decreased to 144 in 2024, the rate of nonfatal shootings soared to record levels.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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Whether by coincidence or as a direct result, six attacks on humans occurred between 2020 and 2022, all nonfatal and all but one targeting small children.—
Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Nondestructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondestructive. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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