Definition
semiconductor
noun
- a material that conducts electricity better than an insulator but not as well as a conductor, used in electronic devices
Usage: physics; electronics
Examples
- Silicon is the most commonly used semiconductor in computer chips.
- The semiconductor industry drives much of modern technology.
- Semiconductors are essential components in smartphones and laptops.
- The company manufactures semiconductor devices for automotive applications.
- Germanium was one of the first materials used as a semiconductor.
- Solar panels rely on semiconductor materials to convert sunlight into electricity.