Akademik

nonmetallic

adjective

not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal (Freq. 4)

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nonmetallic elements

• Syn: ↑nonmetal

• Ant: ↑metallic

• Similar to: ↑metalloid

• Derivationally related forms: ↑nonmetal (for: ↑nonmetal)

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I. \\| ̷ ̷+\ adjective

Etymology: non- (I) + metallic

1. : not metallic (as in luster or other physical properties)

2. : of, relating to, or being a nonmetal

nonmetallic elements

II. noun (-s)

: a mineral or other naturally occurring substance (as rock or clay) that is not used for extraction of its metal content

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/non'meuh tal"ik/, adj. Chem.

1. of or relating to a nonmetal.

2. not of a metallic quality: a nonmetallic appearance.

[1805-15; NON- + METALLIC]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.