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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A substance or object that cannot be electrified, but through which electricity passes; a conductor. archaic

Adjective

1. 1
   Not electric; not operated by electricity. not-comparable

   "Since the power was out, we used an old-fashioned nonelectric can opener."

2. 2
   Not capable of conducting electricity. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

nonelectricalnonelectrical

Antonyms

All antonyms

electric

Example

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"Since the power was out, we used an old-fashioned nonelectric can opener."

Etymology

From non- + electric.

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