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semimetals

/sɛmɪˈmɛtəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does semimetals mean?

noun

Elements that exhibit some properties of metals and some of nonmetals, typically having a partially filled outer energy level.

Example

"The semimetals in the periodic table include boron, silicon, germanium, and arsenic."

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