nonmetal
non.met.al \(')na:n-'met-*l\ n : a chemical element (as boron, carbon, or nitrogen) that lacks typical me tallic properties and is able to form anions, acidic oxides and acids, and stable compounds with hydrogen
non.met.al \(')na:n-'met-*l\ n : a chemical element (as boron, carbon, or nitrogen) that lacks typical me tallic properties and is able to form anions, acidic oxides and acids, and stable compounds with hydrogen