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nontoxic

(nɒnˈtɒksɪk)
adj
not of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or poison: safe, nontoxic paint.
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non•tox•ic

(nɒnˈtɒk sɪk)

adj.
1. not toxic; not containing or caused by a toxin or poison: nontoxic prescription drugs; a nontoxic illness.
2. not capable of causing harm.
[1945–50]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj. 1. nontoxic - not producing or resulting from poison
harmless - not causing or capable of causing harm; "harmless bacteria"; "rendered the bomb harmless"
toxic - of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison; "suffering from exposure to toxic substances"
2. nontoxic - safe to eat
comestible, eatable, edible - suitable for use as food
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Translations

nontoxic

adj no tóxico
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