How to Use nontoxic in a Sentence

nontoxic

adjective
  • Make sure to look for one that is both nontoxic and silica-free.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • What are the best nontoxic/organic ways to treat ants?
    — Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The gel is nontoxic and can be used as a tool to help protect aquatic ecosystems.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This set can go from burner to oven and is nonstick, but also nontoxic.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Follow these tricks and tips for giving it a safe and nontoxic deep-clean from top to bottom.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
  • In most cases, it’s found in nontoxic amounts that have no lasting effect on the body.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The dye is nontoxic rhodamine that is safe for use in drinking water and salt water.
    — Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2021
  • But overall, for a nontoxic solution, mint spray can’t be beat.
    — Karen Hugg, WIRED, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Stain your toy with food coloring, which is nontoxic and can be mixed to create custom shades.
    — David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2020
  • On top of all that, peperomia are nontoxic and are therefore safe for pet households.
    — Frederick Tippett, Sunset Magazine, 9 Dec. 2021
  • If your utensils have worn out their welcome, swap them with these nontoxic tools to cook without worries.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Made of nontoxic materials, it’s meant for kids age 3 and up.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022
  • This leakproof, dishwasher-safe stand-up storage bag is both eco-friendly and nontoxic.
    — NBC News, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Best of all, all the materials used are nontoxic and eco-friendly.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
  • And early results in dogs and mice suggest that the drug is both effective and nontoxic.
    — William A. Haseltine, Scientific American, 6 July 2020
  • The dyes are nontoxic and are sometimes compared to food coloring.
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 22 Nov. 2021
  • And a larger yellow zone is an area where the chemical can be smelled, but at nontoxic levels.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
  • The jade plant is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of your pets or look for another plant option that is nontoxic.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023
  • This gift keeps drinks hot or cold, has a leak-resistant lid, and is made of an eco-friendly and nontoxic stainless steel.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The plant list is divided between toxic and nontoxic plants and between dogs and cats.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021
  • Scotch Porter offers nontoxic grooming products for beards, hair and face.
    — oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Each squishy is made of nontoxic rubber and comes in a different animal shape.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 18 Nov. 2023
  • The Phonograft is nontoxic and will not cause infection in other parts of the ear.
    — Janelle James, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2021
  • Kellner said drilling fluid, or drilling mud, is nontoxic and made up mostly of bentonite clay and water.
    — Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • The nontoxic silicone makes this fidget toy do double duty as a teether, too.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 21 Sep. 2022
  • To keep track of the reptiles, Skinner marked each with a pattern of nontoxic colored dots on its head.
    — Tom Gantert, National Geographic, 13 May 2020
  • This pro-grade pan from Greenpan is nontoxic and nonstick — an ideal combo — and is built to last.
    — Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Spider plants are also considered nontoxic for dogs and cats.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
  • Tackle Shower Limescale Get rid of pesky limescale with a nontoxic scrub.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • It’s made of pine with a nontoxic, weather-resistant coating.
    — Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026

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