Definition

Not dangerous or harmful; safe to use or handle.

Example

The company ensures that all its products are nonhazardous and environmentally friendly.

Conversation

I heard that the new cleaning products are nonhazardous for the environment.

That's great! We need more safe options like that.

Yeah, I feel better using things that are nonhazardous around the house.

Absolutely! It's important to keep our space healthy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonhazardous → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "hazardous" (from Old French *hasard*, meaning risk or danger). The word "nonhazardous" means not involving risk or danger.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'risk' ('hazardous') to remember that nonhazardous means something that does not pose a risk.

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