semiconductors
Pronunciation: [ˌsɛməkənˈdʌktərz]
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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?
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