á kim
Definition
Noun: - Metalloid: A chemical element that has properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. The term is now considered somewhat dated in Vietnamese scientific terminology, where "phi kim" (nonmetal) and "kim loại" (metal) are more commonly used for classification.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Boron và silicon được xếp vào nhóm á kim. (Boron and silicon are classified as metalloids.)
- Thuật ngữ "á kim" ít được dùng trong hóa học hiện đại. (The term "metalloid" is less used in modern chemistry.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "á kim" is considered an older, more classical term in Vietnamese. In contemporary scientific and educational contexts, elements are typically categorized as "kim loại" (metals) or "phi kim" (nonmetals). The specific group of elements with intermediate properties is often referred to descriptively or by naming the elements directly (e.g., - semimetallic elements).
Variants and Related Words
- Phi kim (noun): Nonmetal. The modern, standard term for elements that are not metals.
- Oxy và nitơ là những phi kim điển hình. (Oxygen and nitrogen are typical nonmetals.)
- Bán kim loại (noun): Semimetal. A more modern synonym sometimes used for metalloids, emphasizing their partial metallic character.
- Arsenic thường được gọi là một bán kim loại. (Arsenic is often called a semimetal.)
Synonyms
- Nguyên tố bán kim loại: Semimetallic element.
- Chất trung gian: Intermediate substance (descriptive, not a precise technical synonym).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- : To lie on the boundary between metals and nonmetals. This is a descriptive phrase for the property of metalloids.
- Các á kim có tính chất nằm ở ranh giới giữa kim loại và phi kim. (Metalloids have properties that lie on the boundary between metals and nonmetals.)
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