nonpoisonous
/ (nɒnˈpɔɪzənəs) /
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adjective
not having the effects or qualities of a poison
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Example sentences from the Web for nonpoisonous
Several species of nonpoisonous snakes were more common but were nowhere really abundant.
Camps and Trails in China|Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup AndrewsHer second-stage rockets were also of the nonpoisonous variety, because she fired them at a bare 60,000 feet.
Space Tug|Murray Leinster(e) The poisonous portions are not distinguishable from the nonpoisonous, either macroscopically or microscopically.
It has the advantage of being comparatively nonpoisonous and noninflammable and is easily transported and handled.
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