semimetal

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Definition of semimetal in English English dictionary

the metalloids

{n} an imperfect metal

An element possessing metallic properties in an inferior degree and not malleable, as arsenic, antimony, bismuth, molybdenum, uranium, etc

Related Terms

semimetallic

Of or partaining to a semimetal

semimetallic

{a} partially metallic

semimetallic

Of or pertaining to a semimetal; possessing metallic properties in an inferior degree; resembling metal