nonmetal

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Adjective nonmetal has 1 sense

nonmetallic, nonmetal - not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "nonmetallic elements"

Noun nonmetal has 1 sense

nonmetal - a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties
--₁ is a kind of chemical element, element

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Nonmetal

Definition: Nonmetal is a chemical element or substance that lacks metallic properties, characterized by low electrical conductivity and typically having low melting and boiling points.

Examples:

Noun: Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen are examples of nonmetals.
Adjective: The nonmetallic elements form a diverse group with various chemical properties.
Adjective: The nonmetal compounds can exhibit a wide range of reactivity.
Adverb: The gas does not conduct electricity because it behaves nonmetallically.

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