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semiconducting

American  
[sem-ee-kuhn-duhk-ting, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm i kənˈdʌk tɪŋ, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
Or semiconductive

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a semiconductor.


Etymology

Origin of semiconducting

First recorded in 1780–90; semi- + conduct + -ing 2


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"These materials could underpin future quantum circuits, sensors, and low-power cryogenic electronics, all of which need clean interfaces between superconducting and semiconducting regions," he says.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025

Their cooling devices are built in a similar way to computer chips, using semiconducting materials to transfer the heat.

From BBC ● May 19, 2025

The 2D/3D/2D heterostructures are finely crafted to sit in the sweet spot between conductivity and nonconductivity where semiconducting materials have optimal electric properties for energy storage.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2024

The synthetic semiconducting material has the potential to convert substantially more solar power than silicon at a lower production cost.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2024

"But they weren't used the way we'd use semiconducting materials."

From Anything You Can Do ... by Randall Garrett

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