Semiconductor (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
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Meaning 2
A conductor made with semiconducting material.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new smartphone's processor was built on a semiconductor made from silicon and germanium.
- The company specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors for use in high-speed computing applications.
- The semiconductor in the solar panel converted sunlight into electrical energy with high efficiency.
- The engineer carefully handled the fragile semiconductor, which was the heart of the new medical device.
- The semiconductor industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years due to increasing demand for mobile devices.