Pronunciation: /nɑntɑksɪk/

Definitions of nontoxic

adjective describing a substance that is not harmful or poisonous

Example Sentences

A1 The crayons are nontoxic, so it's safe for children to use them.

A2 I prefer to use nontoxic cleaning products in my home to avoid harmful chemicals.

B1 The company prides itself on producing nontoxic skincare products that are gentle on the skin.

B2 Before buying any new furniture, I always check to make sure it's made with nontoxic materials.

C1 The artist only uses nontoxic paints in her studio to create environmentally-friendly artwork.

C2 It's important to choose nontoxic household items to reduce exposure to harmful substances in the home.

Examples of nontoxic in a Sentence

formal The cleaning products we use are all nontoxic and environmentally friendly.

informal I only buy nontoxic toys for my kids to play with.

slang Dude, make sure that paint is nontoxic before you use it in your room.

figurative Her words were like a nontoxic balm to his wounded ego.

Grammatical Forms of nontoxic

past tense

nontoxified

plural

nontoxicants

comparative

more nontoxic

superlative

most nontoxic

present tense

nontoxifies

future tense

will nontoxify

perfect tense

has nontoxified

continuous tense

is nontoxifying

singular

nontoxic

positive degree

nontoxic

infinitive

to nontoxify

gerund

nontoxifying

participle

nontoxified

Origin and Evolution of nontoxic

First Known Use: 1856 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'nontoxic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'toxic' meaning 'poisonous'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'nontoxic' has remained consistent in its meaning since its first known use in 1856, indicating something that is not poisonous or harmful to living organisms.