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semimetal

/sɛmɪˈmɛtəl/ noun · British & US
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What does semimetal mean?

noun

A chemical element that exhibits some properties of metals and some of nonmetals, typically having a partially filled outer energy level.

Example

"The new compound was found to be a semimetal with unique electrical properties."

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