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Nonmetallic

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not metallic. not-comparable

    "Boron is a nonmetallic element, and compounds of it, such as borax, have been used in products for decades, ranging from detergents to roach poison."

  2. 2
    Of, relating to, or having the properties of a nonmetal. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From non- + metallic.

Etymology 2

From nonmetal + -ic.

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