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nontoxicity

nontoxicity

5.9
A state of being not harmful to people or animals
  • noun
  • /nɒnˈtɒksɪti/
translation icon : no toxicidad
  • The nontoxicity of the cleaning product makes it safe for use around children and pets.

Examples

  • Researchers emphasized the nontoxicity of the new chemical compound in their study results.

  • Regulations require manufacturers to demonstrate the nontoxicity of materials used in food packaging.

  • The nontoxicity of this paint makes it safe for children's rooms.

  • Many consumers prefer products with proven nontoxicity.

  • The nontoxicity of the new paint makes it safe for use in children's rooms.

  • As more consumers seek safe products, companies are advertising the nontoxicity of their materials.

  • Scientists are studying the nontoxicity of certain herbs to promote safer agricultural practices.

Synonyms

harmlessness
vsnontoxicity
1 3.3

The state of not causing harm or danger

is specific to not causing chemical harm rather than all harmful effects
nondangerousness
vsnontoxicity
7.9

A quality of not causing harm to people or things

is limited to absence of chemical harm rather than overall safety

Antonyms

toxicity
  • Specialized
39 7.2

How poisonous a substance is to people or animals

How Toxic

deadliness
1 6.8
toxicity
  • Specialized
39 7.2
nontoxicity
5.9

Surface Forms

nontoxicity singular
nontoxicities plural

Morphology

nontoxicity = nontoxic (transparent) = non + toxic + ity

The word 'nontoxicity' is transparently derived from 'nontoxic' by adding the suffix '-ity' to form a noun indicating the state or quality.

Etymology

Nontoxicity is made from non- meaning 'not' and toxic meaning 'poison', and toxic once named the poison put on arrows. So nontoxicity is the state of 'not being poisonous', which is why nontoxic products are safe to use around people and animals.