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semimetal
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An element having some properties characteristic of metals and others of non-metals. Many metalloids give rise to an amphoteric oxide (e.g. arsenic or antimony) and many are semiconductors.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7600