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Nonmetal vs Nonmeal - What's the difference?

nonmetal | nonmeal |

As a noun nonmetal

is (chemistry) an element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.

As an adjective nonmeal is

not being or pertaining to a meal.

nonmetal

English

(wikipedia nonmetal)

Alternative forms

* non-metal

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry) an element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal

    • nonmeal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not being or pertaining to a meal.
  • * 1999 , Artin Göncü, Children's engagement in the world: sociocultural perspectives (page 41)
    • The other most salient fact about children's maintenance activities is the sheer amount of time spent in nonmeal eating.

    Related terms

    * nonmealtime