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Definition of semiconductor noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

semiconductor

noun
 
/ˌsemikənˈdʌktə(r)/
 
/ˈsemikəndʌktər/,
 
/ˈsemaɪkəndʌktər/
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  1. a solid substance that conducts electricity in particular conditions, better than insulators but not as well as conductorsTopics Engineeringc2
  2. a device containing a semiconductor used in electronicsTopics Engineeringc2
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