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Adjective non metal has 1 sense
- nonmetallic, nonmetal - not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "nonmetallic elements"
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Non Metal
Definition: Non metal refers to an element or substance that does not possess the typical characteristics of a metal, such as conductivity and luster.
Senses and Usages:
- Noun:
- a chemical element or substance lacking metallic properties
- an element or substance that typically has low melting and boiling points and is a poor conductor of heat and electricity
- Adjective:
- relating to or characteristic of non metals
- having the properties of a non metal
Sample Sentences:
- Noun:
- Carbon is a widely known non metal that is vital to life on Earth.
- Oxygen, commonly found in the air we breathe, is another example of a non metal.
- Non metals, such as chlorine and fluorine, are often used in chemical reactions.
- Adjective:
- The non metal elements on the periodic table include hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
- Non metal compounds, like sulfuric acid, play an important role in various industrial processes.
- When exposed to non metal materials, the electronic device experienced a decrease in conductivity.
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