1. not consisting of or relating to molecules
Usage: scientific; chemistry

Examples

• The nonmolecular structure of salt consists of ionic bonds between sodium and chlorine.
• Noble gases exist as nonmolecular substances under normal conditions.
• The scientist studied nonmolecular crystals in the laboratory.
• Metals have nonmolecular bonding patterns that allow electrons to move freely.
• The nonmolecular nature of the compound made it highly conductive.
• Diamond exhibits nonmolecular covalent bonding throughout its structure.