noun-modifying (irregular)
non-destructive
Used as a prenominal modifier in technical contexts, especially for testing methods that do not damage the object being examined.
We confirmed the bridge's safety through non-destructive testing.
non-destructive
nondestructive testing; NDT; nondestructive inspection
Compound of 非 (hi, 'non-') and 破壊 (hakai, 'destruction').