semimetallic
/ˌsɛmiːməˈtælɪk/
adjective
- Having some properties of a metal but not all; partly metallic.
- The alloy's semimetallic nature made it useful for certain electronic components.
- Some minerals have a semimetallic luster that is duller than true metals.
- The semimetallic coating on the glass gave it a faint, reflective sheen.