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Definition of semiconductor

semiconductor

/ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktər/
sem · i · con · duc · tor
Plural:semiconductors
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Adjective:semiconducting
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• noun

1

A solid substance, such as silicon or germanium, that has an electrical conductivity intermediate between that of most metals and an insulator, making it essential for controlling electric current.

Example

"Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor in the manufacturing of modern electronic components."

2

An electronic device or integrated circuit, such as a microchip, transistor, or diode, manufactured from semiconducting material.

Example

"Global supply chain disruptions caused a severe shortage of semiconductors for the automotive and computer industries."

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• Rhymes for semiconductor

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century, formed in English from the prefix 'semi-' (from Latin, meaning 'half') and 'conductor', modeled on German 'Halbleiter' (literally 'half-conductor'), coined by physicists to describe materials with intermediate electrical conductivity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semiconductor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semiconductor
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