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metalloid

/ˈmɛt.əl.ɔɪd/

metalloidnoun

metalloids

/ˈmɛt.əl.ɔɪd/

Translations

Silicon is a common metalloid used in electronics.

Кремний - это распространенный металлоид, используемый в электронике.

Definitions

A chemical element with properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals, often used in semiconductors.

Silicon is a well-known metalloid used in the electronics industry.

Synonyms

metalloid element

metalloidadjective

more metalloid

Comp.

most metalloid

Super.

/ˈmet.əl.ɔɪd/

/ˈmet.əˌlɔɪd/

Translations

The metalloid properties of silicon make it useful in electronics.

Металлоидные свойства кремния делают его полезным в электронике.

Definitions

Having properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals.

The metalloid characteristics of silicon make it useful in semiconductor technology.

Resembling or somewhat like a metal in appearance or character.

The alloy gave the surface a dull, metalloid sheen.

Synonyms