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      nonmetal
      noun
      a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties
      adjective
      not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
      Roots
      nonnon- · Latin · notmetallonmetal- · Greek · mine, metal
      Words related to nonmetal
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