doping
doping Lexical Profile
doping Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The unlawful use of banned performance-enhancing drugs or physiological treatments by athletic competitors.
"The international committee stripped the cyclist of his medal after the investigation confirmed systematic doping."
The intentional introduction of trace chemical impurities into an extremely pure semiconductor to alter its electrical properties.
"Precise doping of the silicon wafer is essential for manufacturing high-efficiency solar cells."
• verb
To administer or take banned drugs in order to enhance athletic performance.
"Several prominent athletes were suspended after they admitted to doping prior to the championship."
To add trace impurities to a pure semiconductor to modify its electrical conductivity.
"Engineers are doping the silicon substrate with phosphorus to create an n-type semiconductor."
• Rhymes for doping
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'dope', which entered English in the 19th century from the Dutch word 'doop', meaning a thick dipping sauce or gravy.
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