# Semiconductor research

By [Namrata Pandey](https://paragraph.com/@namrata-pandey) · 2023-03-19

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A semiconductor is **a substance that has specific electrical properties that enable it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices**. It is typically a solid chemical element or compound that conducts electricity under certain conditions but not others.

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*Originally published on [Namrata Pandey](https://paragraph.com/@namrata-pandey/semiconductor-research)*