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nonmetal.

An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English non- Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der. Latin metallum Old French metalbor. Middle English metal English metal English nonmetal From non- + metal.

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