Noun
non-metal (plural non-metals)
Alternative form of nonmetal
Additionally, non-metal chemicals such as carbonates and phosphates may be added to increase conductivity. Source: Internet
In Load—an album that has been described as having "an almost alternative rock " approach—the band changed musical direction and focused on non-metal influences. Source: Internet
Several types of non-metal elements exist only as molecules in the environment. Source: Internet
When a metal ore is an ionic compound of that metal and a non-metal, the ore must usually be smelted — heated with a reducing agent — to extract the pure metal. Source: Internet