semiconducting

American

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

Or semiconductive

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of semiconducting

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

Example Sentences

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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

This trend of microelectronics has only accelerated in recent years as scientists try to fit increasingly more semiconducting components on a chip.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024

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

From Anything You Can Do ... by Garrett, Randall

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