Dopant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdəʊpənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dopant is a noun meaning (materials science) A substance added in small amounts to a pure material, such as semiconductor, to alter its original electrical or optical properties; a doping agent.
Meaning
(materials science) A substance added in small amounts to a pure material, such as semiconductor, to alter its original electrical or optical properties; a doping agent.
Example Sentences
It should be noted that even though both types of disorder can be annealed at temperatures well below those where diffusion of the dopant species occurs, there are still defects present.
Word Forms
- dopants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doping, doper, dilutant, dation, doop, dope.
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