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nontoxic

/ˌnɑːnˈtɑːk.sɪk/
(UK: non-toxic)
non · tox · ic
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• adjective

1

Not poisonous or harmful to living organisms or the environment; safe from toxic effects when touched, inhaled, or ingested.

Example

"The elementary school art teacher made sure to purchase only nontoxic paints and markers for the classroom."

2

Free from destructive, hostile, or emotionally harmful behavior (used especially of relationships, workplaces, or social environments).

Example

"Cultivating a supportive and nontoxic workplace culture was the new manager's highest priority."

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• Rhymes for nontoxic

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nonthreatening
nonthreateningly
nontidally
nontoxic
nontraditional
nontraditionally
nontransferable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century by combining the Latin prefix 'non-' (not) with 'toxic', which ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'toxikon pharmakon', meaning 'poison for smearing on arrows' (from 'toxon', meaning 'bow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nontoxic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nontoxic
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