NONMETALLIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does nonmetallic mean? 

• NONMETALLIC (adjective)
  The adjective NONMETALLIC has 1 sense:

1. not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal

  Familiarity information: NONMETALLIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NONMETALLIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal

Synonyms:

nonmetal; nonmetallic

Context example:

nonmetallic elements

Similar:

metalloid (of or being a nonmetallic element that has some of the properties of metal)

Antonym:

metallic (containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal)

 Context examples 

A nonmetallic element that is found in the blood, muscles, nerves, bones, and teeth and is a component of adenosine triphosphate (ATP; the primary energy source for the body's cells).

(Phosphorus, NCI Dictionary)

Additionally, the metal can be co-coordinated with both a side chain of the protein and an inorganic nonmetallic ion.

(Metalloprotein, NCI Thesaurus)

A radioactive isotope of iodine, a nonmetallic element of the halogen group.

(Iodine I-125, NCI Thesaurus)

A radioactive isotope of iodine, a nonmetallic element of the halogen group with an atomic mass of 123 and a half-life of 13.2 hours with radioisotopic activity.

(Iodine I-123, NCI Thesaurus)

A radioactive isotope of iodine, a nonmetallic element of the halogen group, with an atomic mass of 124 and a half-life of 4.18 days with radioisotopic activity.

(Iodine I 124, NCI Thesaurus)