Oxford English and Spanish Dictionary, Synonyms, and Spanish to English Translator

Definition of nonmetallic in English:

‘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.’