gallium arsenide
nounChemistry.
a crystalline and highly toxic semiconductor, GaAs, used in light-emitting diodes, lasers, and electronic devices.
Origin of gallium arsenide
1First recorded in 1960–65
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Scientific definitions for gallium arsenide
gallium arsenide
A dark-gray crystalline compound used in transistors, solar cells, and semiconductor lasers. Chemical formula: GaAs.
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