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nonmetal

/nɒnˈmɛt.əl/

/nɑnˈmɛtəl/

Translations

nonmetalnoun

nonmetals

/nɒnˈmɛt.əl/

/nɑnˈmɛtəl/

Oxygen is a nonmetal that is essential for life.

Кислород — это неметалл, который необходим для жизни.

Synonyms

nonmetallic element

nonmetallic substance

nonmetallic material

Antonyms

nonmetaladjective

/ˌnɒnˈmɛt.əl/

/ˌnɑnˈmɛt̬.əl/

Used attributively to describe substances, materials, or contexts not involving metals.

Synonyms

not metallic

not a metal

nonmetalnoun

A chemical element that lacks the characteristics of a metal and is able to form anions, acidic oxides, acids, and stable compounds with hydrogen.

Oxygen is a nonmetal that is essential for the survival of most living organisms.

nonmetaladjective

Not containing, consisting of, or relating to metals.

The containers were made of nonmetal materials that would not corrode.