nonedible

adjective

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as in inedible

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Recent Examples of nonedible The next step is to figure out a way to make as many of those nonedible pieces out of edible materials instead, as well as finding a way to carry a payload (like water) in an edible container. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023 Researchers have hypothesized that great white sharks have started to identify humans as a nonedible presence in SoCal waters. — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023 Often associated with desserts in the United States and Europe — and sometimes overly perfumed edible and nonedible products hawked by corporations this time of year — these spices can do so much more. — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2022 The shop’s online store also has a handy gift section with both edible and nonedible items, like sake cups inlaid with 24-karat gold, soap made from sake lees and sachets of Japanese cypress wood shavings meant for elevating the hot bath experience. — San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Nov. 2020 See All Example Sentences for nonedible
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inedible
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  • At 3x, the Razr+'s image processing tried to save the shot by overexposing the dish, but unfortunately, my dinner just looks like an inedible oil painting with a glossy sheen.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • One common misconception is that lionfish are inedible because of their venom.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
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“Nonedible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonedible. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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