semiconductor
noun /,sɛmɪkən'dəktər/
- Definition
- a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities
- Example
- The word 'semiconductor' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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