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semiconductor

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/ˌsɛmiˈkɒndʌktər/ · sem-i-con-duc-tor

A substance that has electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator, often used in electronic devices.

Meanings

nountechnical

A substance that has electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator, often used in electronic devices.

ایک ایسا مادہ جو برقی چالکتا رکھتا ہے جو کہ کنڈکٹر اور انسولر کے درمیان ہوتا ہے، عام طور پر الیکٹرانک آلات میں استعمال ہوتا ہے。

نیم نقال

neem naqaal

Synonyms

conductorinsulatortransistorرساناانسولیٹرٹرانزسٹر

Antonyms

insulatorconductorانسولیٹررسانا

Common Collocations

  • silicon semiconductor
  • semiconductor device
  • semiconductor technology

Example Sentences

Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor material.

سلیکان سب سے زیادہ استعمال ہونے والا نیم نقال مادہ ہے۔

Silicon sab se zyada istemaal hone wala neem naqaal māda hai.

The development of semiconductor technology has revolutionized the electronics industry.

نیم نقال ٹیکنالوجی کی ترقی نے الیکٹرانکس صنعتی کو انقلابی بنا دیا ہے۔

Neem naqāl technology ki taraqqi ne electronics sanati ko inqilabi bana diya hai.

Semiconductors are essential in the manufacture of integrated circuits.

نیم نقالز کا انٹیگریٹڈ سرکٹس کی تیاری میں اہم کردار ہوتا ہے۔

Neem naqālz ka integrated circuits ki tayyari mein aham kirdar hota hai.

Easily Confused With

conductor:A conductor easily allows the flow of electricity, while a semiconductor has limited conductivity.
insulator:An insulator prevents electricity from flowing, while a semiconductor allows some flow under certain conditions.

Word Family

semiconducting
adjectiveنیم نقالی
semiconductor device
nounنیم نقال آلہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Semi-conductor: Think of it as the middle ground between a regular conductor and an insulator.

Picture a bridge that connects two land masses, symbolizing the connection between conductors and insulators.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھوں کی صفائی اور دماغ کی کام کی ٹیکنالوجی سیکھیں۔

hāthōn kī safā'ī aur dimāgh kī kām kī technology seekhain.

Learn the technology of skillful hands and active minds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "semi" — half

First known use: 20th century

The term 'semiconductor' was first used in the mid-20th century to describe materials that have electrical conductivity between conductors and insulators.