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nonpoisonous

/ˌnɑːnˈpɔɪzənəs/
non · poi · son · ous

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• adjective

1

Not containing, producing, or acting as a poison; safe from toxic effects when touched, inhaled, or ingested.

Example

"The park ranger assured the hikers that the brightly colored berries on the shrub were completely nonpoisonous."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In strict biological usage, 'nonpoisonous' refers to organisms or substances that are safe when ingested or touched, whereas 'nonvenomous' specifically describes creatures (such as most snakes) that do not inject toxins through a bite or sting; however, 'nonpoisonous' is frequently used for both in everyday speech.

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