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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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
Soy wax, coconut wax, and beeswax candles are some of the cleanest burning options out there, and candles scented with essential oils tend to be free of synthetic fragrances, so be sure to seek those nontoxic options out if that’s important to you or your recipient.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
But what exactly does nontoxic or healthy nail polish mean?
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 20 July 2022
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Adjective
The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be intriguing to cats but thankfully the plants are nontoxic to pets who may eat a little of them.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
Soy wax, coconut wax, and beeswax candles are some of the cleanest burning options out there, and candles scented with essential oils tend to be free of synthetic fragrances, so be sure to seek those nontoxic options out if that’s important to you or your recipient.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
The set is made from high-quality nontoxic PE materials, with comfortable ergonomic handles.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
But what exactly does nontoxic or healthy nail polish mean?
—Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 20 July 2022
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nontoxic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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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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