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metalloid Definition

met·al·loid (met′ə lo̵id′)

noun

  1. nonmetal
  2. an element having some of, but not all, the properties of metals, as arsenic or silicon

adjective

  1. like a metal in appearance
  2. of, or having the nature of, a metalloid
metalloid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • arsenic: Heavy metals and the metalloid arsenic are phytotoxic to plants as well as injurious to human health.