A1 noun フォーマル

semiconductor

/ˌsemikənˈdʌktər/

A semiconductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it better than an insulator but not as well as a pure conductor. It is a vital component used in making computer chips and electronic devices.

例文

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1

Your smartphone works because it has many tiny semiconductors inside.

Your mobile phone functions because it contains many very small semiconductors.

2

The government is funding new research into semiconductor materials.

The government is giving money for new studies on semiconductor materials.

3

I heard that cars are expensive now because of the semiconductor shortage.

I heard car prices are high because there are not enough semiconductors.

語族

名詞
semiconductor
形容詞
semiconducting
関連
semiconductivity
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'semi' like a semi-circle (half a circle). A semiconductor is 'half' a conductor—it only works when you want it to.

クイックテスト

The ______ shortage caused a delay in the production of new laptops.

正解!

正解は: semiconductor

例文

1

Your smartphone works because it has many tiny semiconductors inside.

everyday

Your mobile phone functions because it contains many very small semiconductors.

2

The government is funding new research into semiconductor materials.

formal

The government is giving money for new studies on semiconductor materials.

3

I heard that cars are expensive now because of the semiconductor shortage.

informal

I heard car prices are high because there are not enough semiconductors.

4

Silicon is the most common element used as a semiconductor in modern technology.

academic

Silicon is the most used material for semiconductors in today's technology.

5

Our company supplies raw materials to the global semiconductor industry.

business

Our business sells basic materials to the worldwide semiconductor market.

語族

名詞
semiconductor
形容詞
semiconducting
関連
semiconductivity

よく使う組み合わせ

semiconductor industry the business of making semiconductors
semiconductor chip a small piece of semiconductor material
semiconductor shortage a situation where there are not enough semiconductors
semiconductor manufacturing the process of making semiconductors
semiconductor device a tool or part that uses semiconductor material

よく使うフレーズ

semiconductor fabrication

the making of semiconductor circuits

wide-bandgap semiconductor

a specific type of powerful semiconductor

semiconductor wafer

a thin slice of material used to make chips

よく混同される語

semiconductor vs conductor

A conductor lets electricity flow easily, while a semiconductor only lets it flow under certain conditions.

semiconductor vs superconductor

A superconductor allows electricity to flow with zero resistance at very cold temperatures.

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使い方のコツ

Use this word when talking about the technology inside computers, phones, or the electronics industry. It is often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., 'semiconductor factory').

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes confuse it with 'conductor'. Remember that 'semi-' means 'half', so it is only half-way good at conducting electricity.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'semi' like a semi-circle (half a circle). A semiconductor is 'half' a conductor—it only works when you want it to.

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語源

From the Latin 'semi' (half) and 'conductor' (one who leads or brings together).

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: semiconductors) Often functions as an adjective before other nouns Usually takes 'the' when referring to the industry
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文化的な背景

Semiconductors are currently at the center of global trade discussions because they are essential for all modern digital life.

クイックテスト

The ______ shortage caused a delay in the production of new laptops.

正解!

正解は: semiconductor

scienceの関連語

energy

A1

Energy is the power that comes from things like electricity, coal, or the sun to make machines work or provide heat. It also describes the physical and mental strength that people have to be active and do things.

gravity

A1

Gravity is the natural force that pulls objects toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth. It is what makes things fall to the ground and keeps us from floating away into space.

friction

A1

Friction is the force that happens when two surfaces rub against each other. It makes it harder for things to move and can create heat.

inertia

A1

Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay still or keep moving in the same way unless a force changes it. In a general sense, it also refers to a lack of energy or a desire to stay unchanged.

frequency

A1

Frequency is how often something happens in a certain amount of time. In science, it describes the number of times a wave or signal repeats every second.

atomic

A1

Atomic relates to the very small parts called atoms that make up everything in the world. It is often used to describe science, energy, or very small things.

solvent

A1

A substance, usually a liquid, that is used to dissolve another substance to create a mixture. In science, it is the part of a solution that is present in the largest amount.

reduction

A1

A reduction is when something becomes smaller in size, amount, or importance. In science, it can also mean a chemical reaction where a substance gains electrons.

organic chemistry

A1

Organic chemistry is the branch of science that studies chemicals containing carbon. It explains how living things are made and how materials like medicine and plastic are created.

inorganic

A1

An inorganic substance is something that does not come from living things, such as plants or animals. In science, it refers to chemicals and minerals like salt, water, and metals that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

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