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semiconductor

/ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktɚ/

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a material whose ability to conduct electricity is between that of a conductor and an insulator

半导体

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Silicon is a semiconductor used in many electronic chips.

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硅是一种用于许多电子芯片的半导体材料。

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