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Definition of "nontoxic" []

  • Not toxic, or poisonous. (adjective)

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Use "nontoxic" in a sentence
  • "If the patient has no symptoms following accidental ingestion of a "nontoxic" hydrocarbon, he or she can be observed at home."
  • "Even Halloween face paint labeled "nontoxic" can contain poisonous metals."
  • "However, there is currently no standard definition for the term "nontoxic," and unless otherwise specified, there is no organization independently verifying the claim."