metalloid

(metə 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

See metalloid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A nonmetallic element, such as arsenic, that has some of the chemical properties of a metal.
  2. A nonmetallic element, such as carbon, that can form an alloy with metals.
adjective also met·al·loi·dal (mĕtˌl-oidˈl)
  1. Relating to or having the properties of a metalloid.
  2. Having the appearance of a metal.

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