semimetal en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sem- Proto-Indo-European *sēmi Latin sēmi-bor. English semi- Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der. Latin metallum Old French metalbor. Middle English metal English metal English semimetal From semi- + metal.
Meanings
- A solid of which the conduction and valence band overlap slightly in energy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| semimetals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |