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 Another word for "chip." A semiconductor is a material such as silicon, which conducts electrical charges but not as well as metals such as copper and aluminum. |
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 To recap: chip = semiconductor = integrated circuit. Semiconductors are used in computers, DVD players, cell phones, household appliances, and video games, along with many other products. |
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