Term Name: | metalloid atom |
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Synonyms: | metalloid, metalloids |
Definition: | An atom of an element that exhibits properties that are between those of metals and nonmetals, or that has a mixture of them. The term generally includes boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium, while carbon, aluminium, selenium, polonium, and astatine are less commonly included. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:137980] ( EBI ) |