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 safest nontoxic material options for kitchen utensil are wood and stainless steel.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Read on for the down low on all things nontoxic (nonstick) cookware.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of nontoxic
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
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 nondestructive technology resulted in thousands of X-rays of the mummies and their coffins.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Smart Objects make for nondestructive, reusable raster and vector images that update throughout your project.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of nondestructive
Adjective
  • Netflix unveiled a first-look in February for the uber-popular Korean series, which inspired a nonlethal reality show version late last year.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Florida’s robust environmentalist streak has allowed interest groups to advance nonlethal management methods.
    Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of nonlethal
Adjective
  • Those changes are unobjectionable and do not do much of anything to violate the historical fabric.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
  • 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
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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