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Etymology edit

non- +‎ electric

Adjective edit

nonelectric (not comparable)

  1. Not electric; not operated by electricity.
    Since the power was out, we used an old-fashioned nonelectric can opener.
  2. Not capable of conducting electricity.

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Noun edit

nonelectric (plural nonelectrics)

  1. (archaic) A substance or object that cannot be electrified, but through which electricity passes; a conductor.
    Antonym: electric