fei1 gam1 suk6 jyun4 sou3非金屬元素非金属元素
Jyutpingfei1 gam1 suk6 jyun4 sou3
Yalefēi gām suhk yùhn sou
Definition
Non-metal; a nonmetallic chemical element.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in scientific or academic contexts rather than daily casual conversation. It functions as a technical noun phrase and follows standard grammatical structures for classification. When discussing chemistry in a classroom or professional setting, it is the standard term used to distinguish these substances from metals.
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Oxygen is a very common non-metal element.
Do you know which things belong to non-metal elements?
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periodic table of non-metal elements
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Grammar guides
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