Semiconductors

/ˌsɛmiˈkɑndʌktərz/ noun

Definition

materials that conduct electricity under certain conditions, essential for electronic devices

Etymology

From 'semi-' (half) + 'conductor', coined in the early 20th century

Kelly Says

Semiconductors are the Goldilocks of electrical materials - not too conductive like metals, not too resistant like insulators, but just right for controlling electricity!

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