nonmetallic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
nonmetal.
- nonmetallic elements
WordNet
Non`me*tal"lic adjective
Definitions
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Not metallic. -
(Chem.) Resembling, or possessing the properties of, a nonmetal or metalloid; as, sulphur is a .nonmetallic element