non-poisonous

non-poisonous
adj. (of a substance) not poisonous.

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adjective
1. not producing poison
Syn: ↑nonpoisonous
Similar to: ↑nontoxic, ↑atoxic
2. safe to eat
Syn: ↑nonpoisonous, ↑nontoxic
Similar to: ↑edible, ↑comestible, ↑eatable

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non-poiˈsonous (↑poisonous) adj
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Main Entry:non-

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