nonmetal
IPA: nɑnmˈɛtʌɫ
noun
- (chemistry) An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.
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Examples of "nonmetal" in Sentences
- Nonmetals are elements that lack metallic properties such as luster and conductivity
- Oxygen and chlorine are examples of nonmetals on the periodic table
- Nonmetals tend to have lower melting and boiling points compared to metals
- Many nonmetals form covalent bonds with other elements
- Nonmetals play important roles in biological processes, such as carbon in organic molecules
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