This is the 11174th most frequent German word.
semiconductor
A semiconductor is a substance that partially conducts electricity, with conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator.
Here, 'Halbleitern' refers to the industrial sector associated with semiconductor fabrication.
Die Produktion von Halbleitern ist ein wichtiger Zweig der modernen Industrie.
The production of semiconductors is an important branch of modern industry.
In this case, 'Halbleiters' refers to the chemical and physical properties of the material.
Die Eigenschaften eines Halbleiters können durch Dotierung verändert werden.
The properties of a semiconductor can be altered by doping.
The word 'Halbleiter' is used to describe the physical material in an electrical context.