nonmetal

nonmetal — noun

1. A simple substance found in nature, such as carbon, oxygen, or sulfur, that does

1.名詞B2
釋義

A simple substance found in nature, such as carbon, oxygen, or sulfur, that does not shine, bend easily, or carry electricity well — unlike most metals.

例句

In chemistry class, Hoa learned sulfur is a nonmetal used to make matches and fertilizer.

countable noun after article 'a'

Carbon is an important nonmetal found in all living things on Earth.

同義詞
反義詞
  • metal

    A substance that is shiny, bendable, and conducts heat and electricity well.

  • metalloid

    An element with properties between those of a metal and a nonmetal, such as silicon or arsenic.

用法筆記

Common in chemistry textbooks and materials-science contexts. Often paired with the word 'metal' in contrastive explanations. Most nonmetals appear on the right side of the periodic table.

常見錯誤

❌Oxygen is a metal.
✅Oxygen is a nonmetal.
💡Oxygen has no metallic properties such as shininess or the ability to conduct electricity.