nonorganic
adjective
non·or·gan·ic
ˌnän-ȯr-ˈga-nik 
: not organic: such as
a
: not relating to, containing, or derived from living things
nonorganic insulation resistant to mold
a nonorganic mulch composed of stone
b
: not involving the use of organic methods of food production
nonorganic apples
nonorganic farming
nonorganic meat
c
: not relating to or arising in a bodily organ or part : not due to anatomical or physiological dysfunction
nonorganic hearing loss
nonorganic insomnia
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The annual report, created by the Environmental Working Group, is compiled from the latest government testing data on nonorganic produce.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
The organic butternut squash in my recipe was subbed for nonorganic, and lemon confit was swapped in for lemongrass paste.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
However, there is little evidence that organic foods are healthier than nonorganic foods.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and TCEP (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
The organic butternut squash in my recipe was subbed for nonorganic, and lemon confit was swapped in for lemongrass paste.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
However, there is little evidence that organic foods are healthier than nonorganic foods.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and TCEP (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Nonorganic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonorganic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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