Added 5 October 2026
semiconductor
/ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktə/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about semiconductor at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.
Integrated circuits are made from semiconductors, especially silicon.
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Ellipsis of semiconductor device.
The company supplies semiconductors to laptop, server, and smartphone manufacturers.