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nonmetal  

Definition

  • In chemistry, a nonmetal is a chemical element that generally lacks a predominance of metallic properties; they range from colorless gases (like hydrogen) to shiny and high melting point solids (like boron). (From Wikipedia)

Synonym(s)

  • no metal

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