semiconducting

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/ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktɪŋ/ · sem-i-con-duct-ing

Referring to materials that have conductivity between that of an insulator and a conductor.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Referring to materials that have conductivity between that of an insulator and a conductor.

ایسے مواد کا حوالہ جو ایک موصل اور ایک انسولیٹر کے درمیان کنڈکٹیوٹی رکھتے ہیں۔

نیم موصل

Neem mosil

Synonyms

partially conductiveintermediate conductorconducting materialجزوی موصلدرمیانی موصلموصل مادہ

Antonyms

insulatorconductorانسولیٹرموصل

Common Collocations

  • semiconducting materials
  • semiconducting devices
  • semiconducting compounds

Example Sentences

Silicon is a commonly used semiconducting material in electronic devices.

سلکان الیکٹرانک ڈیوائسز میں عام استعمال ہونے والا نیم موصل مواد ہے۔

Silicon electronic devices mein aam istemal honay wala neem mosil maada hai.

The research focuses on enhancing the properties of semiconducting films.

یہ تحقیق نیم موصل فلموں کی خصوصیات کو بہتر بنانے پر مرکوز ہے۔

Yeh tehqiqat neem mosil filmoun ki khasiyat ko behtar banane par markuz hai.

Developments in semiconducting technology are critical for modern electronics.

نیم موصل ٹیکنالوجی میں ترقی جدید الیکٹرانکس کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Neem mosil technology mein taraqqi jadeed electronics ke liye ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

conducting:Conducting refers to materials that can easily carry electricity, unlike semiconducting materials which have limited conductivity.

Word Family

semiconductor
nounنیم موصل
conduct
verbچلانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of semi as 'half' and conducting as 'carrying electricity' - a material that carries electricity halfway.

Imagine a bridge that only allows limited traffic compared to a highway.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "semiconductus" — to conduct somewhat

First known use: 19th century

The term 'semiconductor' originated in the late 19th century from the combination of 'semi-' meaning partially and 'conductor' referring to materials that conduct electricity.