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Semiconducting Material (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The scientists were working with a semiconducting material to create a new type of transistor.
  • Silicon is a semiconducting material commonly used in the production of computer chips.
  • The researchers carefully controlled the temperature and purity of the semiconducting material to optimize its conductivity.
  • Germanium was one of the first semiconducting materials to be used in the development of electronic devices.
  • The engineer chose a specific type of semiconducting material for the photovoltaic cells to maximize energy efficiency.

Synonyms

  • Semiconductor

Hypernyms

  • Conductor

Hyponyms

  • Atomic Number 32
  • Atomic Number 14
  • Germanium
  • Silicon
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