Metalloid

n. [Fr. métalloïde, from Gr. μέταλλον, metal, and εἶδος, form, shape.] (Chem.) (a.) An inflammable, non-metallic body, such as sulphur, phosphorus, &c. (b.) The metallic base of a fixed alkali, or alkaline earth.

a. Like metal; pertaining to the metalloids.