Semiconductor

usgb/ˈsemikəndʌktər,ˈsemaɪkəndʌktər/
noun

A material that allows electricity to flow sometimes but not always.

Silicon is the most common semiconductor used in electronics.
Visual representation of "semiconductor" - A material that allows electricity to flow sometimes but not always.

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  • silicon semiconductor
  • semiconductor device

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Electricity Flow

Semiconductors control the flow of electricity, acting like a switch between conductors and insulators.

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Germanium is another semiconductor that helps regulate electricity in circuits.
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Tech Essential

Semiconductors are critical in technology, powering everything from phones to computers.

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Without semiconductors, our smartphones wouldn't function.
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Silicon Popularity

While there are many materials, silicon is the most widely used semiconductor in technology.

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Silicon semiconductors are at the heart of computer chips.
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