semiconductive
- adjective
- /ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktɪv/
- Specialized
:
semiconductora
- Silicon is a semiconductive material widely used in electronics.
Examples
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Silicon is a semiconductive material widely used in electronics.
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Researchers studied the semiconductive properties of the newly discovered compound.
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The device relies on the semiconductive layer to control energy flow.
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The semiconductive properties of gallium arsenide are impressive.
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The engineer explained that the new material is semiconductive, allowing it to control electrical flow effectively.
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In many electronic devices, semiconductive materials are essential for their ability to manage voltage levels.
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The properties of the semiconductive circuit allowed for better performance in the compact design.
Synonyms
A material that lets some electricity pass but not a lot, like silicon
Antonyms
- Specialized
5
4.7
A material like glass that does not let electricity or heat pass through
How Conductive
- Specialized
1
8.0
- Specialized
8
4.8
- Specialized
- Specialized
5
4.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
semiconductive = conductive (semi-transparent) = semi + conduct + ive
The meaning is largely predictable from 'semi-' plus 'conductive', but the term is specialized to materials science rather than a fully everyday interpretation.
Etymology
Semiconductive comes from the prefix semi- meaning 'half' or 'partly' and conductive, which is like conductor and means 'to carry'. So a semiconductive material is a 'half' conductor: it carries electricity more than an insulator but less than a good conductor.