nondestructive


non·de·struc·tive

adj \-di-ˈstrək-tiv\

Definition of NONDESTRUCTIVE

: not destructive; specifically : not causing destruction of material being investigated or treated <nondestructive testing of metal>
non·de·struc·tive·ly adverb
non·de·struc·tive·ness noun

First Known Use of NONDESTRUCTIVE

1926

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