nonfood

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ food.

Adjective

nonfood (not comparable)

1. Not intended for consumption as a food.

   The use of synthetic fuels from nonfood crops can reduce the carbon footprint.

Noun

nonfood (plural nonfoods)

1. A crop or product that is not intended for consumption as a food.

   Many supermarkets do not consider nonfoods a core segment.

Alternative forms

• non-food