nondestructive
/ˌnɑndɪˈstrʌktɪv/
adjective
- Not causing damage or destruction; especially describing testing or analysis that does not harm the object being examined.
- Nondestructive scanning allows doctors to see inside the body without surgery.
- The museum prefers nondestructive methods to examine ancient artifacts.
- Engineers used nondestructive testing to check the bridge's welds without weakening them.
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