Semiconducting (adjective)

Having electrical conductivity intermediate between that of a conductor and an insulator.

Origin:

From the latin word semiconductor meaning semi-conductor, indicating that its electrical conductivity is between that of a conductor and an insulator.

Examples:

1. Semiconducting materials are used in the production of electronic devices such as transistors and diodes.
2. The semiconducting properties of silicon make it a common material in the manufacturing of solar cells.
3. The new semiconducting material showed promise for use in high-speed computer chips.
4. The semiconducting properties of the material can be adjusted by adding impurities.
5. The new discovery of a semiconducting material with a higher electron mobility could lead to faster and more efficient electronic devices.