METALLOID

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does metalloid mean? 

• METALLOID (adjective)
  The adjective METALLOID has 1 sense:

1. of or being a nonmetallic element that has some of the properties of metal

  Familiarity information: METALLOID used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• METALLOID (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or being a nonmetallic element that has some of the properties of metal

Context example:

arsenic is a metalloid element

Similar:

nonmetal; nonmetallic (not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal)