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nonmetal

/nɒnˈmɛt.əl/

/nɑnˈmɛtəl/

nonmetalnoun

nonmetals

/nɒnˈmɛt.əl/

/nɑnˈmɛtəl/

Translations

Oxygen is a nonmetal that is essential for life.

Кислород — это неметалл, который необходим для жизни.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

nonmetallic element

nonmetallic substance

nonmetallic material

Antonyms

nonmetaladjective

/ˌnɒnˈmɛt.əl/

/ˌnɑnˈmɛt̬.əl/

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

Definitions

Not containing, consisting of, or relating to metals.

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

Synonyms

not metallic

not a metal