NONMETALLIC

nonmetallic, nonmetal

(adjective) not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal; “nonmetallic elements”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

nonmetallic (not comparable)

Not metallic.

(chemistry) Of, relating to, or having the properties of a nonmetal.

Source: Wiktionary


Non`me*tal"lic, a.

1. Not metallic.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: Resembling, or possessing the properties of, a nonmetal or metalloid; as, sulphur is a nonmetallic element.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HABIT

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