semiconductor meaning
semiconductor :
material that partly conducts electricity
noun
▪ Semiconductors are used in computers.
▪ Semiconductors help computers work.
▪ The phone has a semiconductor chip.
▪ The phone has a special chip that helps it work.
paraphrasing
▪ chip – a small piece of semiconductor
▪ conductor – a material that conducts electricity well
▪ insulator – a material that does not conduct electricity
▪ transistor – a device made from semiconductors
Pronunciation
semiconductor [ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktər]
The stress is on 'duct' and sounds like 'sem-ee-kon-duk-tor'.
Common phrases and grammar about semiconductor
semiconductor - Common meaning
noun
material that partly conducts electricity
Part of Speech Changes for "semiconductor"
▪ semiconductive (adjective) – having properties of a semiconductor
▪ semiconducting (adjective) – relating to semiconductors
Common Expressions with "semiconductor"
▪ semiconductor device – a tool made with semiconductors
▪ semiconductor industry – the business of making semiconductors
▪ semiconductor chip – a small piece of semiconductor used in electronics
▪ semiconductor material – the substance used to make semiconductors
Important examples of semiconductor in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, semiconductor often appears in contexts related to technology or electronics.
Example of a confusing word: conductor (material that allows the flow of electric current)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Semiconductor is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, often in technical contexts.
semiconductor
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
semiconductor market
'the business area of semiconductors', used when discussing the economy.
silicon valley
refers to the region known for its semiconductor and tech companies.
Differences between similar words and semiconductor
semiconductor
,
conductor
differences
Semiconductor conducts electricity under certain conditions, while conductor conducts electricity well.
semiconductor
,
insulator
differences
Semiconductor conducts electricity under certain conditions, while insulator does not conduct electricity.
Words with the same origin as semiconductor
The origin of semiconductor
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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