The difference between Nonpoisonous and Toxic

When used as adjectives, nonpoisonous means not poisonous, whereas toxic means having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.


check bellow for the other definitions of Nonpoisonous and Toxic

  1. Nonpoisonous as an adjective:

    Not poisonous.

  1. Toxic as an adjective (toxicology):

    Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

  2. Toxic as an adjective (figurative):

    Negative; harmful.

    Examples:

    "a toxic environment that promoted bullying"

  3. Toxic as an adjective (medicine):

    Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.

    Examples:

    "The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital."

Compare words: