non-metallic
Like carbon, sulfur
Non-metallic describes substances or materials that lack the characteristic properties of metals—they don't conduct electricity or heat well, aren't shiny or lustrous, and tend to be brittle rather than malleable.
In chemistry, non-metallic elements occupy the right side of the periodic table and include oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and the halogens.
The pipe is made of non-metallic materials to prevent corrosion.
Non-metallic minerals like limestone and gypsum are important industrial resources.
Capable of being molded
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- resinViscous plant secretion
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
silicone · rubber · nylon · acrylic · polycarbonate · polyethylene · polypropylene · PTFE
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- micaLayered silicate mineral
asbestos · fiberglass · mineral wool · foam · polystyrene · bakelite · neoprene · glass fiber
Non-reflective surface finish
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- opaqueImpassable to light
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- dullLacking edge or interest
unpolished · textured · glossy · smooth · grainy · fibrous · woven · laminated
Lacking mass or importance
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- non-magneticUnaffected by magnetic force
- transparentAllowing light through
brittle · moldable · heat-resistant · chemical-resistant · non-reactive · shatterproof · UV-resistant · inert
plastic
Capable of being molded
fiberglass · silicone · rubber · nylon · acrylic · polycarbonate · polyethylene · polypropylene · PTFE · ABS
dielectric
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
mica · asbestos · fiberglass · mineral wool · foam · polystyrene · bakelite · neoprene · glass fiber · heat-resistant
matte
Non-reflective surface finish
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- opaqueImpassable to light
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
dull · unpolished · textured · glossy · smooth · grainy · fibrous · woven · laminated
lightweight
Lacking mass or importance
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- non-magneticUnaffected by magnetic force
transparent · brittle · moldable · heat-resistant · chemical-resistant · non-reactive · shatterproof · UV-resistant · inert
porcelain
Translucent fired clay
- potteryFired clay objects
- earthenwareLow-temperature fired pottery
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
terracotta · china · clay · glaze · kiln · firing · bisque · vitrify · sintering · glazing
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