nonmetallic

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Etymology 1

From non- +‎ metallic.

Adjective

nonmetallic (not comparable)

  1. Not metallic.
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Etymology 2

From nonmetal +‎ -ic.

Adjective

nonmetallic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Of, relating to, or having the properties of a nonmetal.
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