non·tox·ic
ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik 
: not toxic
a nontoxic work environment
a nontoxic, biodegradable pesticide
nontoxic household cleaners
plural nontoxics
: a nontoxic substance
… began searching for nontoxics to control nematodes, insects and invasive species.—
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Kjaer Weis, the pioneering nontoxic makeup brand founded more than a decade ago, is losing its founder.
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This non-stick ceramic frying pan features a nontoxic ceramic coating, perfect for sliding eggs off the pan, sauteing veggies, flipping pancakes and more.
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The expansion would give the landfill another 10 to 15 years of use in accepting nontoxic household and commercial waste, according to the permit application.
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Adjective
These treats are generally nontoxic to dogs; however, some canines may not be able to tolerate dairy.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Kjaer Weis, the pioneering nontoxic makeup brand founded more than a decade ago, is losing its founder.
—James Manso, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
This non-stick ceramic frying pan features a nontoxic ceramic coating, perfect for sliding eggs off the pan, sauteing veggies, flipping pancakes and more.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The expansion would give the landfill another 10 to 15 years of use in accepting nontoxic household and commercial waste, according to the permit application.
—Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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nontoxic
adjective
non·tox·ic
-ˈtäk-sik
1
: not toxic
nontoxic chemicals
2
of goiter
: not associated with hyperthyroidism
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