non-toxic

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non-toxic — 形容詞

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

1.形容詞B2
釋義

無毒的

不含毒性成分，接觸較安全

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.

Elise 買了無毒蠟筆，給孩子們上第一堂美術課用。

non-toxic + product noun

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

那家咖啡館改用無毒清潔劑來擦木桌。

switch to + non-toxic cleaner

常見搭配
  • non-toxic paint
  • non-toxic cleaner
  • non-toxic glue
  • non-toxic spray
  • non-toxic crayons
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.

同根字

常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • completely non-toxic
  • entirely non-toxic

常用片語

  • non-toxic cleaning products
  • non-toxic art supplies

介系詞搭配

  • non-toxic to children
  • non-toxic to pets
  • non-toxic to fish