nontoxic

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adjective

non·​tox·​ic ˌnän-ˈtäk-sik 

: not toxic

a nontoxic work environment

a nontoxic, biodegradable pesticide

nontoxic household cleaners

nontoxic

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noun

plural nontoxics

: a nontoxic substance

… began searching for nontoxics to control nematodes, insects and invasive species.

—Don Curlee

Examples of nontoxic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Salt-water bathing To create the material, a team of scientists at Australia's Curtin University (CU) submerged ordinary glass in a nontoxic bath of organic compounds known as diazonium salts. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025

And be sure to choose nontoxic finishes, electric fireplaces over gas and induction cooktops or ranges. —Jamie Gold, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

The newest generation of these slippery pans uses coatings that are PFOA-free and nontoxic, with no chance of food contamination. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025

This proofing basket is handcrafted from unbleached, nontoxic rattan cane and can hold up to 3 pounds of dough, considerably more than some other bannetons. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1862, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nontoxic

• anoxic
• hypoxic
• antitoxic
• cytotoxic
• genotoxic
• nephrotoxic
• neurotoxic
• phytotoxic
• hepatotoxic
• toxic

Medical Definition

nontoxic

adjective

non·​tox·​ic -ˈtäk-sik 

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: not toxic

nontoxic chemicals

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of goiter : not associated with hyperthyroidism