Science
semiconductor
noun
Definition
A substance whose electrical conductivity lies between that of a conductor and an insulator.
In a sentence
“The global semiconductor shortage highlighted how dependent modern industry is on microchips.”
Synonyms
microchip materialsilicon
Common collocations
- semiconductor industry
- semiconductor chip
- semiconductor shortage
More from Science
innovation
noun
The introduction of new ideas, methods, products, or technologies.
hypothesis
noun
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, used as a starting point for investigation.
algorithm
noun
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, especially by a computer.
genome
noun
The complete set of genetic material present in an organism.