sem·i·con·duc·tor (s m  -k n-d k tr, sm -)n. 1. Any of various solid crystalline substances, such as germanium or silicon, having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than good conductors, and used especially as a base material for computer chips and other electronic devices. 2. An integrated circuit or other electronic component containing a semiconductor as a base material. sem i·con·ducting adj. |
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| Adj. | 1. | semiconducting - having characteristics of a semiconductor; that is having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than good conductors conductive - having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity |
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