English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

nonmetal

Quiz me More like this

Nonmetal (noun) means a chemical element, for example phosphorus or chlorine, lacking the chemical and physical properties of a metal.

noun
1
A chemical element, for example phosphorus or chlorine, lacking the chemical and physical properties of a metal.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like nonmetal.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Test yourself on “nonmetal” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Antonyms

Related words

Rhymes for nonmetal

See all rhymes for nonmetal →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of nonmetal?
"nonmetal" (noun) means a chemical element, for example phosphorus or chlorine, lacking the chemical and physical properties of a metal.
What is the opposite of nonmetal?
The opposite of "nonmetal" is metal.

People also searched

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0