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Semiconductor
Definition
A semiconductor is a material that can conduct electricity but not as well as a metal, and is often used in electronic devices.
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- semiconductor device
- semiconductor industry
- semiconductor material
- semiconductor chip
- semiconductor manufacturing
- semiconductor physics
- semiconductor technology
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Usage note
This term is primarily used in a technical or scientific context. It refers to a material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator.
Example sentences
- The semiconductor industry is constantly developing new technologies.
- My phone has a semiconductor that helps it process information quickly.
- The computer chip is made of a semiconductor material.
- The transistor is a type of semiconductor device.
- The company manufactures semiconductors for electronic devices.
Quotes
"A semiconductor chip is the equivalent of a city with streets, traffic lights, and stop signs." - Andrew Grove
"A semiconductor chip is an assembly of electronic components that are fabricated in a specific order." - Richard Feynman
"The future of the world economy depends on a handful of companies that are capable of developing state-of-the-art semiconductor products." - Morris Chang
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