 nonmetal |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal | |
| Synonyms: | nonmetallic | |
| Examples: | "nonmetallic elements" |
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| Related terms: | metallic metalloid | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties | |
| Related terms: | chemical_element | |
| Similar spelling: |
nonmetallic nonmotile nonetheless |
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