nonpolluting

adjective

Definition of nonpollutingnext
as in nontoxic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpolluting
  1. nontoxic
  2. noncorrosive
  3. nonpoisonous
  4. nondestructive
  5. nonlethal
  6. unobjectionable
  7. nonthreatening
  8. noninfectious
Adjective
  • The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be intriguing to cats but thankfully the plants are nontoxic to pets who may eat a little of them.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Soy wax, coconut wax, and beeswax candles are some of the cleanest burning options out there, and candles scented with essential oils tend to be free of synthetic fragrances, so be sure to seek those nontoxic options out if that’s important to you or your recipient.
    Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of nontoxic
Adjective
  • 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
  • They’re all made of stainless steel, so supremely hard, noncorrosive, incredible material.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
Definition of noncorrosive
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of nonpoisonous
Adjective
  • The research team used Raman spectroscopy, a nondestructive method that preserves valuable samples, to study the bones, Shankland said.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Lightroom Classic has a big, ever-present Import button and media auto-detect that launches the nondestructive importer.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 30 May 2024
Definition of nondestructive
Adjective
  • Florida ranks as the No. 1 place in the world for the most nonlethal shark bites each year.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Police in riot gear shut down encampments and fired nonlethal projectiles into crowds.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of nonlethal
Adjective
  • While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
  • It will be seen, however, from the letter of a correspondent that the word is not entirely unobjectionable, as it may be confounded with Science when it is spoken in the plural.
    Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of unobjectionable
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
  • The adjuvant in the University of Houston’s fentanyl vaccine is an enterotoxin, a chemical produced by the bacteria Escherichia coli and modified to be noninfectious.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
  • But the immune system can be trained to make antibodies in response to an opioid like fentanyl through a vaccine that links bits of the drug to noninfectious bits of bacteria and uses substances called adjuvants.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of noninfectious
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