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/sˌɛmikəndˈəktər/ /sˌɛmɪkəndˈəktər/ /sˌɛmaɪkəndˈəktər/ Listen

Semiconductor

noun

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. Synonym: semiconducting material.

A conductor made with semiconducting material. Synonyms: semiconductor device, semiconductor unit.

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