non-metallicadj.

Brit.

/ˌnɒnmᵻˈtalɪk/, U.S.

/ˌnɑnməˈtælɪk/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: non- prefix, metallic adj.

Etymology: < non- prefix + metallic adj.

Consisting of or designating an element, substance, or object that is not metallic.

ΚΠ

1814 A. Aikin Man. Mineral. 1 (heading) Class I.—Non-metallic Combustible Minerals. The substances of this class (with the exception of Diamond) are of low specific gravity.

1839 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 129 97 It [is] of great importance to ascertain..what proportion of the current may be carried by..the acid and alkali, or non-metallic and metallic element, of the salt.

1856 Orr's Circle Sci.: Mech. Philos. 3 Silicium is sometimes regarded as a non-metallic body.

1880 Princeton Rev. Jan. 98 The non-metallic elements do not appear in stellar spectra any more than in that of the sun.

1957 H. S. Zim & P. R. Shaffer Rocks & Minerals 59 Dolomite..is described as a nonmetallic mineral.

1967 Canad. Med. Assoc. Jrnl. 9 Sept. 18/2 It is the non-metallic sharp objects such as fish and chicken bones that are likely to cause symptoms and complications.

1995 BBC Good Food Aug. 59/1 Mash the raspberries, then press them through a non-metallic sieve to remove the pips.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	non-metallic
释义	non-metallicadj. Brit. /ˌnɒnmᵻˈtalɪk/, U.S. /ˌnɑnməˈtælɪk/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: non- prefix, metallic adj. Etymology: < non- prefix + metallic adj. Consisting of or designating an element, substance, or object that is not metallic. ΚΠ 1814 A. Aikin Man. Mineral. 1 (heading) Class I.—Non-metallic Combustible Minerals. The substances of this class (with the exception of Diamond) are of low specific gravity. 1839 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 129 97 It [is] of great importance to ascertain..what proportion of the current may be carried by..the acid and alkali, or non-metallic and metallic element, of the salt. 1856 Orr's Circle Sci.: Mech. Philos. 3 Silicium is sometimes regarded as a non-metallic body. 1880 Princeton Rev. Jan. 98 The non-metallic elements do not appear in stellar spectra any more than in that of the sun. 1957 H. S. Zim & P. R. Shaffer Rocks & Minerals 59 Dolomite..is described as a nonmetallic mineral. 1967 Canad. Med. Assoc. Jrnl. 9 Sept. 18/2 It is the non-metallic sharp objects such as fish and chicken bones that are likely to cause symptoms and complications. 1995 BBC Good Food Aug. 59/1 Mash the raspberries, then press them through a non-metallic sieve to remove the pips. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1814
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