nonmetal
noun
non·met·al
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Definition of nonmetal
: a chemical element (such as boron, carbon, or nitrogen) that lacks the characteristics of a metal
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nonmetal
noun
non·met·al
| \ (ˈ)nän-ˈmet-ᵊl
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Medical Definition of nonmetal
: a chemical element (as boron, carbon, or nitrogen) that lacks the characteristics of a metal and that is able to form anions, acidic oxides, acids, and stable compounds with hydrogen