nonmetallic

• “It also uses nonmetallic coatings to reduce the chance it will be spotted by radar, and its unique shape shrouds the engine to make it less visible to heat sensors.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Pentagon Bets on Smarter Drones

• “Mr. Miller said the remnants of the aircraft suggested extensive use of nonmetallic composite parts, which reflect less radar energy.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Crashed Copter Sparks Concern About Secrets

• “In December, by contrast, output fell for the first time in eight months as the cold weather hit production of building materials, specifically nonmetallic minerals.”

  The Wall Street Journal: U.K. Manufacturing Surges

• “There would be no safe way to have this anywhere near the boat, although Id think you might be able to attach some (soft nonmetallic) floats to it and tow it, but nobody is going to want that thing in port.”

  Commercial Fisherman Lands Live Missile

• “The radar cross-section was further reduced because the wings' leading and trailing edges were composed of nonmetallic honeycomb structures that do not reflect radar rays.”

  The Huffington Post: China's Stealth Fighter May Use Technology From Downed U.S. Plane

• “Four industries nonmetallic mineral products, furniture, food products and machinery reported a contraction during the month.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Factory Growth Slows Around World

• “The two nonmetallic counters are Designer White (a crisp white surface for a clean, modern feel in the kitchen or bath) and Cottage Lane (warmer beige, tan, and caramel hues).”

  Consumer Reports: 2010 International Builders' Show Product Preview: DuPont Corian Metallic Countertops

• “If this study is correct, the solution is simple: Replace the metal in our beds with a nonmetallic mattress or orient your bed, like an antenna, away from the direction of the local FM/TV transmission tower.”

  The Huffington Post: Dr. Douglas Fields: Left-Sided Cancer--Should You Blame Your Bed and TV?

• “Engineers, for example, are moving into the field of "soft robots" and are working on the basic properties of nonmetallic parts that may play a role.”

  The Washington Post: Scientists learn physics behind how cats drink water without getting wet

• “Advanced imaging technology safely screens passengers for metallic and nonmetallic threats including weapons, explosives and other objects concealed under layers of clothing without physical contact to help TSA keep the traveling public safe," an entry on the administration's blog reads.”

  The Washington Post: Revolt against TSA: Ban the body scanner?

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