Nonmetallic Meaning in English

word

US

ˌnɑnməˈtælɪk

non-muh-TAL-ik

UK

ˌnɒnməˈtælɪk

non-muh-TAL-ik

Definition

Describes something that does not have the properties of a metal, such as not being shiny, not conducting electricity well, or not being flexible like most metals. Used mostly in science and chemistry.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in scientific and technical contexts to describe the properties of elements or materials. The opposite is 'metallic.' Often seen in phrases like 'nonmetallic element' or 'nonmetallic mineral.' Rare in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: no metálico - no metálica
• Portuguese (BR): não metálico - não metálica
• Portuguese (PT): não metálico - não metálica
• Chinese (Simplified): 非金属的
• Chinese (Traditional): 非金屬的
• Hindi: अधात्विक
• Arabic: غير معدني
• Bengali: অধাতব
• Russian: неметаллический
• Japanese: 非金属の
• Vietnamese: phi kim
• Korean: 비금속의
• Turkish: ametalik
• Urdu: غیر دھاتی
• Indonesian: nonlogam

Example Sentences

Oxygen is a nonmetallic element.

basic

Carbon is classified as nonmetallic.

basic

Rubber is a nonmetallic material.

basic

Unlike metals, nonmetallic substances usually don’t shine.

natural

We only accept nonmetallic parts for this experiment.

natural

Some nonmetallic minerals are used to make glass.

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