Myrkytöntä

Myrkytöntä is the partitive singular form of the Finnish adjective myrkytön, meaning non-poisonous or free from toxins. It is used to describe substances, organisms, or products that do not contain toxic compounds.

In Finnish, myrkytön is formed from the stem myrkyt- (poison) with the negative suffix -ön. The form myrkytöntä is the partitive singular, used with nouns in the partitive or when referring to an indefinite amount, as in myrkytöntä ruokaa (non-poisonous food).

Common contexts include toxicology, food safety, consumer products, and everyday language. Examples include myrkytöntä ainetta (non-toxic substance) and myrkytöntä kasvinsuojeluaineetta (non-toxic pesticide). The label does not guarantee safety in all circumstances, only that certain toxins are not present within defined criteria.

Usage notes: myrkytön is an adjective; myrkytöntä is its partitive form. It contrasts with myrkyllinen (poisonous) and with myrkky (poison) as a noun, and it is distinct from other terms describing safety or toxicity that may have regulatory definitions.

In everyday language, myrkytöntä is used when reassuring about safety, for example in discussions of ingredients, cleaning products, or food. Its precise meaning depends on context and any referenced regulatory or scientific standards.