nontoxic
Britishadjective
Explanation
Nontoxic things aren't poisonous. It's generally safe to eat or breathe nontoxic substances, and they don't harm the environment. It's a good thing if the ingredients in your dish soap are nontoxic — it means the suds washing down the drain won't be harmful to the environment, and the residue left on your dishes won't hurt you, either. You can use the adjective nontoxic to distinguish something from its more dangerous, toxic variation. Toxic waste poisons the groundwater or makes nearby animals sick, but nontoxic waste tends to break down without any negative consequences.
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Arizona eventually deemed the material nontoxic, but Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said “the fear it caused was real.”
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
One guide suggests beginners start with polylactic acid filament, a generally nontoxic material made primarily of cornstarch or sugar cane.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
There’s another nontoxic tactic in play: educating the public to report possible infestations and burn firewood where they buy it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026
Also in the home is a private gym, a sauna, nontoxic finishes, and a whole-house water filtration system, all tapping into wellness.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 31, 2025
The agent of his demise was wild potato, H. alpinum, the species plainly identified as nontoxic in Tanaina Plantlore.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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