Nonmetal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonmetal is a noun meaning (chemistry) An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.
Meaning
(chemistry) An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.
Word Forms
- nonmetals
- non-metal
Synonyms for nonmetal
Depending on context, synonyms include metalloid.
Antonyms for nonmetal
Common opposites include metallic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metalloid, non-metal, nonphosphate, nonelement, nonphosphopeptide, nonhalogen.
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