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nondestructive

adj

Etymology

From non- + destructive.

  1. derived from dēstrūctīvus
  2. derived from destructif
  3. inherited from destructyve
  4. prefixed as nondestructive — “non- + destructive”

Definitions

  1. That does not result in destruction or damage.

    • The aim of these tests is the examination of the weld without imparting any damage. These may include x-rays, hydrostatic tests, etc, and are also termed NDE or nondestructive examination and NDI or nondestructive inspection.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA