what is the meaning of intermediate in properties and what is the meaning of metalloids or semi metal?

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Intermediate in properties means they have properties in between. For ex., have both acid and base or metal and non metal etc.,
CO₂ - Acidic
Na₂O- Basic
Al₂O₃ - Amphoteric (both acid and base)
Metalloids or semimetals are the one having both metallic and non metallic properties
Ex., Ge, Si

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