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(met-al-loid) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. an element that has properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals, often exhibiting both metallic and nonmetallic characteristics.

Example Sentence

Arsenic is a metalloid element.

More Example Sentences

Boron, another metalloid, is used in glass and ceramics for its unique properties.

Synonyms

semimetal; metalloid element

Antonyms

metallic; metal

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