electronic materials
[/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk məˈtɪriəlz/]
nounpl: electronic materials
materiais eletrônicos
1. Substances and compounds used in the manufacture of electronic devices and components, including semiconductors, conductors, insulators, and superconductors
Silicon and germanium are common electronic materials used in transistor manufacturing.
Silício e germânio são materiais eletrônicos comuns usados na fabricação de transistores.
2. Physical materials with electrical or optical properties suitable for use in electronic applications and circuits
Research into new electronic materials has led to more efficient solar panels.
A pesquisa em novos materiais eletrônicos levou ao desenvolvimento de painéis solares mais eficientes.
3. Materials science field that studies the properties and applications of substances in electronic technology
The university offers a course in electronic materials engineering.
A universidade oferece um curso em engenharia de materiais eletrônicos.
Electronic materials is primarily a technical and scientific term used in engineering, physics, and materials science fields. In Brazil, the field has grown significantly with investments in semiconductor research and development. In the USA, electronic materials research is central to Silicon Valley and the broader tech industry. The term is equally formal in both English and Portuguese contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
state-of-the-art electronic materials
next-generation electronic materials
advanced electronic materials
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