semiconductor
Translation
semiconductor
Examples
Silicon is a common semiconductor material.
Silicon is a common semiconductor material.
The factory produces advanced semiconductors.
The factory produces advanced semiconductors.
Grammar Patterns
((a semiconductor material/device/industry)) used to describe things related to semiconductors The semiconductor industry is very competitive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transistor, chip; Antonyms: conductor, insulator
Etymology
From 'semi-' (partly) and 'conductor'. It's a material that only partly conducts electricity.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'semi-conducting' – it conducts electricity, but only under certain conditions, unlike a full conductor.