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nonmetallic

/ˌnɑːn.məˈtæl.ɪk/
(UK: non-metallic)
non · me · tal · lic
Plural:nonmetallics
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• adjective

1

Not containing, consisting of, or characteristic of a metal.

Example

"The engineer selected a lightweight, nonmetallic composite material for the aircraft frame."

2

In mineralogy, having a dull, glassy, or earthy luster rather than the reflective sheen of a metal.

Example

"Quartz is easily identified in the field by its hardness and nonmetallic luster."

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• noun

1

A chemical element or mineral substance that lacks the physical and chemical properties of a metal.

Example

"Industrial quarries extract large quantities of nonmetallics such as limestone, gypsum, and clay."

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• Rhymes for nonmetallic

• Nearby Words

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nonmilitary
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonmetallic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonmetallic
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