metalloid

UK
/ˈmɛt.əl.ɔɪd/
US
/ˈmɛt.əl.ɔɪd/

Translations

metalloidnoun
metalloids
pl
UK
/ˈmɛt.əl.ɔɪd/
US
/ˈmɛt.əl.ɔɪd/
Silicon is a common metalloid used in electronics.
Кремний - это распространенный металлоид, используемый в электронике.
Synonyms
metalloid element
metalloidadjective
more metalloid
Comp.
most metalloid
Super.
UK
/ˈmet.əl.ɔɪd/
US
/ˈmet.əˌlɔɪd/
The metalloid properties of silicon make it useful in electronics.
Металлоидные свойства кремния делают его полезным в электронике.

Definitions

metalloidnoun
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.
metalloidadjective
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.