The non-metallic elements are also sometimes termed metalloids, but this appellation, which signifies metal-like substances (Gr.
Count Gramont 5 has been able to obtain spectro scopic evidence of the metalloids in a mineral by employing powerful condensers and heating the electrodes in an oxyhydro gen flame when these (as is often the case) are not sufficiently conducting.
These processes may include the sorption of metal and metalloids to colloids in the water column, or ochre deposited on the stream bed.
sorption of metal and metalloids to colloids in the water column, or ochre deposited on the stream bed.