semiconductor
ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktər
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Definition of semiconductor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
electronicsTECH.material with conductivity between conductor and insulatorTECH.
  • Silicon is a widely used semiconductor in electronics.
chip wafer
2.
chip componentTECH.device using semiconducting material for electronic functionsTECH.
  • The new smartphone features advanced semiconductor technology.
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Images of semiconductor

  • semiconductor: device using semiconducting material for electronic functions
    device using semiconducting material for electronic functions

Expressions with semiconductor

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business sector that designs and makes electronic chips and related parts
The semiconductor industry invests heavily in research to create faster processors.
industrial field focused on making electronic chips from semiconductor materials
Semiconductor manufacturing is vital for smartphones, computers, and many other devices.
semiconductor material pure without impurities
An intrinsic semiconductor is used in basic electronic experiments.
type of semiconductor used in electronic devices
The metal-oxide semiconductor is crucial in modern electronics.
carbon-based solid material that carries electric charge in electronic components
This display uses an organic semiconductor to produce bright colors with low power.
semiconductor material where electric current mainly moves through positively charged holes
The solar cell uses a p-type semiconductor layered with an n-type semiconductor.

Origin of semiconductor

Latin, semi (half) + conductor (leader)

Terms with semiconductor included in their meaning

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plant producing semiconductor chips
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semiconductor device with three terminals for amplification
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small semiconductor with integrated circuits for electronics
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tiny semiconductor piece holding integrated circuits used inside electronic devices
system control
semiconductor chip controlling system parts
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small thin piece of semiconductor used in electronics
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semiconductor device that emits coherent light for optical uses
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semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through

Examples of semiconductor in a sentence

  • The semiconductor industry is booming with innovations.
  • The semiconductor in the laptop improved its performance.
  • Engineers are developing a new semiconductor for solar panels.

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  1. French:semi-conducteur, semi-conducteurs, ...
  2. German:Halbleiter, ...
  3. Italian:semiconduttore, ...
  4. Spanish:semiconductor, dispositivo semiconductor, ...
  5. Portuguese:semicondutor, ...
  6. Chinese:半导体, 半导体器件, ...
  7. Japanese:半導体, 半導体デバイス, ...
  8. Arabic:شبه موصل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְצֶרֶת, מוֹלִיךְ לְמֶחֱצָה, ...
  10. Russian:полупроводник, полупроводниковое устройство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:напівпровідник, ...
  12. Hindi:अर्धचालक, ...
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