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nonmetal

/ˈnɒnmɛtəl/ noun · British & US
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What does nonmetal mean?

noun

A chemical element that is not a metal, such as carbon, nitrogen, or oxygen.

Example

"The nonmetals in the periodic table are located on the right side."

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