non-toxic

/ˌnɒn ˈtɒksɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːn ˈtɑːksɪk/ (ame, ipa)

non-toxic — adjective

1. describing a substance, material, or product that does not contain poison or oth

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a substance, material, or product that does not contain poison or other dangerous chemicals, so it is unlikely to cause harm in normal use or contact

例句

Elise bought non-toxic crayons for the children's first art class.

non-toxic + product noun

The cafe switched to a non-toxic cleaner for its wooden tables.

switch to + non-toxic cleaner

同義詞
  • safe

    broader; depends on the whole situation, not only on chemical content

  • harmless

    more general; often used beyond products and materials

  • nonpoisonous

    very close in meaning, but often used for plants, animals, or food

  • nontoxic

    same meaning in the closed-up spelling, common on labels

反義詞
  • toxic

    containing poison or harmful chemicals

  • poisonous

    everyday opposite, especially for food, plants, and substances

文法句型

non-toxic + paint/cleaner/toy/material

be non-toxic to + child/pet/fish

用法筆記

Most common on product labels, packaging, and safety instructions. It usually describes paint, glue, toys, cleaners, and other substances or materials rather than people or behaviour.

常見錯誤

❌This cleaner is non-toxic, so you can drink it.
✅This cleaner is non-toxic, but you still must not drink it.
💡'non-toxic' means it is not poisonous in normal use, not that every use is safe.