nonmetal
(non-met-al)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an element not having the character of a metal as carbon or nitrogen;
adjective. not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
adjective. not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
Example Sentence
Oxygen is a nonmetal element.
Synonyms
nonmetallic; not containing metal; not of a metallic character
Antonyms
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