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Vinony

semiconductor

noun

  1. type of material
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Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktə/ / /ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktɚ/ / /ˌsemikənˈdɐktə/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sem- Proto-Indo-European *sēmi Latin sēmi-bor. English semi- English conductor English semiconductor From semi- + conductor.

  1. A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

    “Holonyms: chip, microchip, integrated circuit”

    “Integrated circuits are made from semiconductors, especially silicon.”

  2. Ellipsis of semiconductor device.

    “Near-synonyms: chip, microchip, integrated circuit”

    “The company supplies semiconductors to laptop, server, and smartphone manufacturers.”