Nondestructive

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    That does not result in destruction or damage. not-comparable

    "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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"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."

Etymology

From non- + destructive.

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