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metalloid atom

CHEBI:CHEBI_137980

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.

Alternative Names

  • metalloid
  • metalloids

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Metalloid

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