Synonyms of nonmetal

Noun


1. nonmetal, chemical element, element

usage: a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties

Adjective


1. nonmetallic (vs. metallic), nonmetal, metalloid

usage: not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "nonmetallic elements"

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