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semiconductor (noun)

A semiconductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it better than an insulator but not as well as a pure conductor. It is a vital component used in making computer chips and electronic devices.

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"Your smartphone works because it has many tiny semiconductors inside."

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Think of a 'Semi' truck on a 'Conductor's' path. It's half-way between stopping and going.

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microchip silicon chip integrated circuit transistor solid-state device
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Using 'semiconductor' to mean 'any electronic part'. → Using it only for materials with variable conductivity.

Confusing 'silicon' with 'silicone'. → Silicon is for chips; silicone is for rubbery plastics.

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