as in nontoxic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nondestructive
This team used a nondestructive method to extract ancient DNA from objects to investigate the identity of the person that may have made or worn the object.
—
Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
To alleviate concerns about destroying remains, Snow has adapted nondestructive methods to recover DNA.
—Erika Engelhaupt, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
Just like regular Photoshop layers and adjustment layers, new generative layers protect your original image by allowing nondestructive edits.
—Shelby Putnam Tupper, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023
In recent decades, scientists have turned toward nondestructive techniques like CT scanning to create three-dimensional renderings of fossils.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 1 June 2023
See all Example Sentences for nondestructive 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondestructive
Adjective
-
The thick, fleshy leaves and colorful flowers of a Christmas cactus might be intriguing to cats but thankfully the plants are nontoxic to pets who may eat a little of them.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
-
Soy wax, coconut wax, and beeswax candles are some of the cleanest burning options out there, and candles scented with essential oils tend to be free of synthetic fragrances, so be sure to seek those nontoxic options out if that’s important to you or your recipient.Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
-
They’re all made of stainless steel, so supremely hard, noncorrosive, incredible material.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
Adjective
-
Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
-
This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.David Shultz, Science | AAAS, 8 Aug. 2019
Adjective
-
Miri withers away in grief and eventually takes her own life by swallowing a nonlethal dose of sleeping pills, tying her legs up with nylon rope, and leaping into the local river.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
-
Florida ranks as the No. 1 place in the world for the most nonlethal shark bites each year.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
The adjuvant in the University of Houston’s fentanyl vaccine is an enterotoxin, a chemical produced by the bacteria Escherichia coli and modified to be noninfectious.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
-
But the immune system can be trained to make antibodies in response to an opioid like fentanyl through a vaccine that links bits of the drug to noninfectious bits of bacteria and uses substances called adjuvants.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Adjective
-
There are no painless quick fixes to any problem, including indebtedness the U.S. bears going forward.Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
-
The procedure is quick, painless and perfect for those who want to avoid synthetic fillers to refresh the undereye area and improve skin elasticity.Rana Good, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Her previous recipes have included homemade marmalade, ratatouille, pasta from scratch, and tzatziki dip, which all sound lovely and nonthreatening.Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 31 Mar. 2023
-
Talk over your concerns with your boss in a nonthreatening and professional way.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2022
Adjective
-
Two passengers, ages 21 and 19, were also transported to a hospital for treatment of nonfatal injuries.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
-
The leading cause of fatalities for farmworkers is transportation accidents, and the leading causes of nonfatal injuries are equipment, falling and tripping, and overexertion.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near nondestructive
Cite this Entry
“Nondestructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondestructive. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share