non-poisonous

• Bezeichnet etwas, das bei Berührung, Einatmen oder Verschlucken keinen Schaden oder Tod verursachen kann; ungiftig und ungefährlich.

Describes something that is not capable of causing harm or death by poisoning; safe to ingest or touch.

1. Not producing poisonB1formal

   Describes an animal or plant that does not produce or contain toxic substances.

   Nicht giftig

   • The garden snake is non-poisonous and harmless to humans.
   • Many non-poisonous mushrooms look similar to poisonous ones.
   • Non-poisonous spiders are often kept as pets.

   Synonymeharmlessinnocuousnontoxicnonvenomoussafe

   Antonymepoisonoustoxicvenomous

2. Safe to eatB1formal

   Describes food or substances that are not harmful if consumed.

   Zum Verzehr geeignet

   • These berries are non-poisonous and can be eaten raw.
   • The label confirms that the dye is non-poisonous and food-safe.
   • Non-poisonous plants are often used in salads.

   Synonymeeatableedibleharmlessnontoxicsafe

   Antonymepoisonoustoxicvenomous