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semiconductors

Pronunciation: [ˌsɛməkənˈdʌktərz]

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Learn how to use semiconductors in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) a type of material that can conduct electricity, but not as well as a metal. It’s important in electronic devices like computers and smartphones because it helps control the flow of electricity.

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Semiconductors are used in almost every modern gadget we own.

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Without semiconductors, many electronic devices would not work at all.

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What role do semiconductors play in smartphones?

Context: “science”

(noun) materials that are between conductors, which allow electricity to flow freely, and insulators, which do not conduct electricity. They are specially designed to help electronics work better.

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The invention of semiconductors changed how we make and use technology.

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Conductors cannot do the job of semiconductors in complex electronics.

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Can you explain how semiconductors differ from conductors?

How to pronounce semiconductors

Pronunciation: [ˌsɛməkənˈdʌktərz]

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