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Recent Examples of nontoxic
These engines, which the team says can carry safe and nontoxic propellant, work by the spacecraft passing an electric current through water to create stores of high-pressure hydrogen and oxygen.
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
It’s made of nontoxic stainless steel and has a satisfyingly weighty, durable feel.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Make Sentimental Artwork On a warm day, go outside and have your children (and anyone else who's game) place their hands and feet into a shallow tub of colorful, nontoxic paint.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025
The tree secretes gum arabic—a tasteless, nontoxic, pale-white or orange-brown sap that may be harvested at the end of the rainy season in sub-Saharan Africa.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
It’s made of nontoxic stainless steel and has a satisfyingly weighty, durable feel.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Make Sentimental Artwork On a warm day, go outside and have your children (and anyone else who's game) place their hands and feet into a shallow tub of colorful, nontoxic paint.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025
The tree secretes gum arabic—a tasteless, nontoxic, pale-white or orange-brown sap that may be harvested at the end of the rainy season in sub-Saharan Africa.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontoxic
Adjective
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Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.—
Charles Passy,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2020
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This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.—
David Shultz,
Science | AAAS,
8 Aug. 2019
Adjective
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While the red and black varieties have a slightly stronger taste, take longer to cook, and retain more crunch than the white, all quinoa is highly nutritious.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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As part of their wellness programs, some businesses are implementing nutrition programming and providing access to healthy and nutritious snacks and foods.—
John Graham Harper,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Its power lies in Japanese camellia oil, a lightweight, nourishing botanical oil rich in vitamins and omegas.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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To support hair health and prevent hair from splitting for as long as possible, incorporating nourishing haircare formulas—such as a hair oil—can do the trick.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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This farming age, as well as more densely populated communities and poor sanitary conditions saw these zoonotic pathogens evolve to better transmit among their new hosts, with no need to use animals as intermediaries anymore.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The outdoor splash park will have 15 interactive features from gentle jets to fountains to misting stations while also designed for safety with non-slip surfaces and other hygienic protections.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pros: The packaging keeps the formula stable and is more hygienic than a jar Cons: None This nourishing formula is a favorite among dermatologists.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s also an antiseptic quality to much of the town’s luxury.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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This compact kit includes 140 pieces (think bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, medical tape) in a water-resistant pouch that fits easily in your pack or car.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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“Nontoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontoxic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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