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metalloid

met·al·loid [ métt'l òyd ]


noun  (plural met·al·loids)
Definition:
 
nonmetallic element with metal properties: a nonmetallic element such as silicon that has properties between those of a metal and nonmetal



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of metalloid: relating to or having the characteristics of a metalloid

2. like metal: resembling a metal

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