semiconductor
A material or electronic component whose electrical conductivity is between that of a conductor and an insulator; common in technology, manufacturing, and news contexts.
この工場では半導体を製造している。
This factory manufactures semiconductors.
The semiconductor shortage affected automobile production.
This factory manufactures cutting-edge semiconductors.
There is a global shortage of semiconductors.
Japan exports a large amount of semiconductors overseas.
semiconductor wafer
semiconductor detector; solid-state detector