Semimetal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Semimetal is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry) A solid of which the conduction and valence band overlap slightly in energy.
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry) A solid of which the conduction and valence band overlap slightly in energy.
Word Forms
- semimetals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semiconductor, semi-metal, metalloid, intermetallic, intermetal, metallide.
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