The difference between Nontoxic and Toxic
When used as adjectives, nontoxic means not toxic, 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 Nontoxic and Toxic
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Nontoxic as an adjective:
Not toxic; not poisonous.
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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.
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Toxic as an adjective (figurative):
Negative; harmful.
Examples:
"a toxic environment that promoted bullying"
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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."