adj. Of, relating to, or having the properties of a nonmetal.
adj. Not metallic.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Not metallic.
adj. Resembling, or possessing the properties of, a nonmetal or metalloid.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Not metallic.
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adj. not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
Word Usage
"It also uses nonmetallic coatings to reduce the chance it will be spotted by radar, and its unique shape shrouds the engine to make it less visible to heat sensors."