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Semiconductor
/sˌɛmɪkəndˈʌktɐ/
/ˌsɛmaɪkənˈdəktɝ/, /ˌsɛmikənˈdəktɝ/, /ˌsɛmɪkənˈdəktɝ/Semiconductor
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a conductor made with semiconducting material
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a solid substance that conducts electricity or heat better than insulators, but not as well as most metals
Example
The manufacturer etched the semiconductor chip to form the transistors.
Silicon is a vital raw material in electronics for the production of semiconductors and solar panels.
Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity by capturing photons and freeing electrons in a semiconductor material.
