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Updated June 2026
A solid substance that has electrical conductivity between that of an insulator and a conductor. Semiconductors are fundamental components in modern electronics.
“Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor material in computer chips.”
sem·i·con·duc·tor
Contains 'OR' ending with multiple common letters; features 'SEMICON' prefix
Worth 22 points; good for using multiple tiles
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