nondestructive

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Recent Examples of nondestructive Many of these components require multi-axis machining, high-temperature curing, and specialized nondestructive inspection. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology later reported nondestructive waves and canceled the alert by early afternoon. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 Museum Conservation Institute scientists used a nondestructive technique called X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to analyze ratios of elements in the obsidians. Thomas Lam, The Conversation, 17 June 2025 Measuring such minute magnetic fields turns out to be useful for many things, including geophysical and archeological surveys, detection of the cosmic microwave background, nondestructive testing of materials and devices, and imaging the brain, heart, and other body parts. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2014 See All Example Sentences for nondestructive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondestructive
Adjective
  • From simmering to sauteing to frying, the Essentials Cookware Sets cover every burner with advanced nontoxic nonstick coating and a timeless-meets-modern design.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 May 2026
  • Spider plants are also considered nontoxic for dogs and cats.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.
    Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
  • If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
Adjective
  • Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.
    Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
  • This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.
    David Shultz, Science | AAAS, 8 Aug. 2019
Adjective
  • Those nonlethal management methods reduced the risk of depredation but were not 100% successful, said Ethan Kohn, a wildlife damage specialist.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
  • Thankfully, there are nonlethal ways to stop mice from chewing wires.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Often, coughs are caused by noninfectious conditions such as asthma, allergies, reflux diseases and chronic sinus drainage, Green says.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
  • More changes - including budget cuts - are anticipated in an ongoing reorganization effort that aims to remove noninfectious diseases from the CDC's responsibilities.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • During the primary stage, within a few days to a few weeks of infection, most patients develop a painless ulcer at the site of exposure.
    Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead of the industrial look favored by many rival robots, NEO is notable for its aggressively nonthreatening appearance.
    James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.
    Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The suspect is believed to be responsible for two other nonfatal stabbings reported on Wednesday, according to the complaint.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • Kansas City has seen an increase in nonfatal shootings so far this year, according to Police Department data shared Tuesday, reversing some of the progress city officials highlighted at the end of 2025 when such shootings had fallen sharply.
    Ben Wheeler May 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026

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“Nondestructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondestructive. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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