1. not having the properties of a metal; not made of or containing metal

Examples

• Carbon and oxygen are nonmetallic elements.
• The nonmetallic coating prevents rust from forming.
• Plastic is a common nonmetallic material used in manufacturing.
• The chemist studied the properties of nonmetallic compounds.
• Wood and glass are examples of nonmetallic substances.
• The nonmetallic minerals were separated from the ore.