nonedibles
Cannot be eaten
Things that cannot or should not be eaten.
The term appears in contexts distinguishing food from other items: The store separates edibles from nonedibles at checkout.
Young children must learn which household items are nonedibles.
The word is straightforward but uncommon, as *inedible* usually serves the same purpose.
Capable of being molded
- metalHard conductive solid
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- ceramicsHardened clay objects
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
paper · wood · stone · leather · rubber · textiles · cotton · wool
Harmful ingested substance
- venomInjected animal poison
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
fungicide · cyanide · arsenic · lead · mercury · asbestos · formaldehyde · carcinogen
Large repeated-unit molecule
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
vinyl · silicone · neoprene · polyethylene · polypropylene · polystyrene · fiberglass · kevlar
Thing that beautifies
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
wreath · centerpiece · mobile · potpourri · candelabra · placemat · doily · trinket
Collective mechanical equipment
- equipmentTools for a task
- lubricantsFriction-reducing substances
- solventsLiquids that dissolve substances
- alloysMetallic element mixtures
composites · insulation · adhesives · fasteners · wiring · pipes · conduits · gaskets
plastic
Capable of being molded
cardboard · paper · wood · stone · leather · rubber · textiles · cotton · wool · silk
poison
Harmful ingested substance
- venomInjected animal poison
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
herbicide · fungicide · cyanide · arsenic · lead · mercury · asbestos · formaldehyde · carcinogen · contaminant
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
PVC · vinyl · silicone · neoprene · polyethylene · polypropylene · polystyrene · fiberglass · kevlar · rayon
ornament
Thing that beautifies
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
figurine · wreath · centerpiece · mobile · potpourri · candelabra · placemat · doily · trinket · curio
machinery
Collective mechanical equipment
- equipmentTools for a task
- lubricantsFriction-reducing substances
- solventsLiquids that dissolve substances
alloys · composites · insulation · adhesives · fasteners · wiring · pipes · conduits · gaskets · seals
nonediblesedibles
Items safe to consume
food · foodstuffs · comestibles · eatables · provisions