Semiconductor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Semiconductor is a noun meaning (physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.
Meaning
(physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.
More Meanings
- (business, metonymic) Ellipsis of semiconductor device.
Example Sentences
Holonyms: chip, microchip, integrated circuit
Near-synonyms: chip, microchip, integrated circuit
Integrated circuits are made from semiconductors, especially silicon.
The company supplies semiconductors to laptop, server, and smartphone manufacturers.
Word Forms
- semiconductors
Synonyms for semiconductor
Depending on context, synonyms include chip, microchip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transistor, insulator, semi, semimetal, chip, conductor.
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