Definition of nonmetallic in English:
nonmetallic
adjective
See nonmetal
‘Reactions of non-metallic elements to form covalent compounds are atom transfer reactions.’
- ‘The term is also sometimes used for compounds in which a nitrogen or other non-metallic atom of an organic group is directly bonded to a lithium atom.’
- ‘Carbon is by no means unique in this regard as most of the non-metallic elements are capable of forming chains.’
- ‘Silica is a non-metallic element second only to oxygen in its abundance on Earth.’
- ‘Industrial minerals are defined as non-metallic, non-fuel minerals which can be exploited commercially.’
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