1. not capable of exploding or causing an explosion

Examples

• The factory switched to nonexplosive chemicals for safety reasons.
• Nonexplosive materials are preferred in residential construction.
• The mining company used nonexplosive techniques to extract the ore.
• All nonexplosive substances were stored in the main warehouse.
• The laboratory required nonexplosive solvents for the experiment.
• Workers handled the nonexplosive compounds without special equipment.