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Germanium is classified as a metallic element (some sources list it as semi-metallic)

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Germanium is a metalloid, which means it has properties of both metals and non-metals. It is a semiconductor commonly used in electronic devices and has a shiny appearance like a metal, but lacks the full characteristics of a traditional metal.

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Germanium is a metalloid. With both metallic and nonmetallic properties.

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