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semimetal

UK
/ˌsɛmɪˈmɛtəl/
US
/ˌsɛmɪˈmɛtəl/

Translations

semimetalnoun
semimetals
pl
UK
/ˌsɛmɪˈmɛtəl/
US
/ˌsɛmɪˈmɛtəl/
Bismuth is a well-known semimetal.
Висмут - это хорошо известный полуметалл.
Synonyms
metalloid
semiconductor
semimetaladjective
UK
/ˈsɛmiˌmɛtəl/
US
/ˈsɛmiˌmɛt̬əl/
Used attributively to qualify a substance, layer, or property relating to a semimetal.

Definitions

semimetalnoun
A chemical element or compound whose electrical and optical properties are intermediate between those of metals and non-metals, typically characterized by overlapping valence and conduction bands.
Graphene behaves as a two-dimensional semimetal at room temperature.
semimetaladjective
Made of, containing, or relating to a semimetal.
The sensor incorporates a semimetal coating to enhance conductivity.
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