untestedonanimals
adjectiveUK /ʌnˈtɛstɪd ɒn ˈænɪməlz/
US /ʌnˈtɛstɪd ɑn ˈænɪməlz/
Not yet tried out on animals to see if it is safe or works.
The new medicine is still untestedonanimals, so doctors must be very careful.
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2. Not yet checked using animals in a science experiment.
The cleaning spray is untestedonanimals and needs more studies.
3. Not proven safe or effective through animal trials.
Because it is untestedonanimals, the company cannot sell it yet.
4. Still waiting for animal testing before it can be approved.
The vaccine remains untestedonanimals until the next round of tests.