"semimetal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: semimetals [plural]
Etymology: semi- + metal Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|metal}} semi- + metal Head templates: {{en-noun}} semimetal (plural semimetals)
  1. (inorganic chemistry) A metalloid. Categories (topical): Inorganic chemistry, Types of chemical element

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