nonmetallic

[non-muh-tal-ik] /ˌnɒn məˈtæl ɪk/
adjective, Chemistry
1.
of or relating to a nonmetal.
2.
not of a metallic quality:
a nonmetallic appearance.
Origin
1805-15; non- + metallic
Examples from the web for nonmetallic
  • When working with herbs, be sure to use nonmetallic utensils and containers.
  • Remove visible bubbles from the jar with a plastic knife, chopstick or other nonmetallic instrument.
  • These nonmetallic substances are usually so stiff that they respond to pressure by fracturing into a thousand pieces.
  • Permit required of all nonmetallic mining site operators unless specifically exempted.
  • The nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying industry segment covers a wide range of mineral extraction.
British Dictionary definitions for nonmetallic

nonmetallic

/ˌnɒnmɪˈtælɪk/
adjective
1.
not of metal
2.
of, concerned with, or being a nonmetal