Meaning & use
semiconductor
A material, such as silicon, whose electrical conductivity falls between that of a conductor and an insulator, used in electronics.
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Modern computer chips are built from thin layers of semiconductor material like silicon.
A global shortage of semiconductors delayed the production of new cars and phones.
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Semiconductor conductivity can be controlled by adding impurities, a process called doping, which underlies most electronics.
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