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/ˈbɛnɪn ˈmætɪrɪəl/ · ben·in ma·te·ri·al
noun
  1. A substance or object that is harmless and non-toxic. The researchers focused on developing benign materials for use in medical implants.
adjective
  1. Having no adverse effects or consequences. The company prides itself on producing benign materials for its products.

Synonyms

harmlessnon-toxicsafeinnocuousbenignantinertneutral

Antonyms

toxicharmfulpoisonousdeadlylethal
Did you know? The term 'benign' is often used in medicine to describe tumors that are non-cancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body.

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026