nonpoisonous

Thân thiện

The child picks a nonpoisonous mushroom in the forest.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Safe to eat: Describes something, typically a plant, fungus, or substance, that can be consumed without causing harm or illness.
   • Not producing poison: Describes an organism, such as a snake, spider, or plant, that does not generate or contain toxic substances harmful to other living things.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The guide identified the berries as nonpoisonous, so we could safely add them to our salad.
  • Unlike its relative, this mushroom is completely nonpoisonous and is considered a delicacy.
  • Garter snakes are nonpoisonous and pose no threat to humans.
  • We planted nonpoisonous flowers in the garden to ensure it was safe for pets and children.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Contextual Use: In scientific or foraging contexts, "nonpoisonous" is a crucial descriptor to distinguish safe species from toxic ones. It is often used in field guides.
  • The key characteristic for amateur foragers is learning to identify the nonpoisonous look-alikes of dangerous fungi.

Variants and Related Words

• Nontoxic (adj): Often used interchangeably with "nonpoisonous," especially regarding substances. It can have a broader application to chemicals and materials.
  • The paint is labeled as nontoxic for use in children's rooms.
• Edible (adj): Specifically means fit to be eaten. While many nonpoisonous things are edible, not all are (e.g., a nonpoisonous plant might be too woody to eat).
• Harmless (adj): A more general term meaning not causing harm, which can apply to nonpoisonous creatures or situations.

Synonyms

• Nontoxic
• Safe
• Edible (when referring specifically to safety for consumption)
• Harmless (in the context of venom or poison)

Antonyms

• Poisonous
• Toxic
• Venomous (specifically for organisms that deliver toxin via bite or sting)
• Inedible / Deadly

Học thuật

Adjective

1. safe to eat
2. not producing poison

Từ đồng nghĩa

• non-poisonous
• nontoxic