semiconductor
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: sem-i-con-duc-tor (5)
English Definition
A solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals.
Example Sentence
Silicon is a common semiconductor used in electronics.
US IPA
/ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktər/
UK IPA
/ˌsemikənˈdʌktə(r)/