Definitions
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- n. The state or condition of being nontoxic.
Etymologies
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non- + toxicity
Examples
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Owing to its nontoxicity and relatively easy storage, nitrous oxide is also a popular oxidizer for rocket motors and is used in car racing to boost power.
Dec. 11, 1844: Laughing Gas Dulls the Pain of a Savage Dentist
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