leoi6 gam1 suk6類金屬类金属
Jyutpingleoi6 gam1 suk6
Yaleleuih gām suhk
Definition
Metalloid or semi-metal; a chemical element with properties in between those of metals and nonmetals.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology like this is often borrowed directly from written Chinese, but in a classroom setting, it is pronounced with Cantonese phonology. While it is a precise technical term, you will rarely hear it used outside of chemistry lessons or academic discussions. It is distinct from the everyday word 金屬, as it specifically refers to elements with intermediate properties.
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zung3種jungExamples
Silicon is a very common metalloid.
Do you know which elements belong to the metalloids?
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metalloid element
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