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n-type

n-type


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. effected by movement of electrons: used to describe conductivity in a semiconductor due mainly to the movement of electrons

2. of a type of semiconductor: used to describe a semiconductor in which there are more electrons free to transport charge than mobile lattice holes

[Mid-20th century. N abbreviation of negative]
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