"p-n junction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: p-n junctions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} p-n junction (plural p-n junctions)
  1. (physics) An interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor; used to create junction diodes and junction transistors Wikipedia link: p-n junction Categories (topical): Physics Translations (interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor): pn-overgang [common-gender] (Danish), pn-siire (Estonian), pn-liitos (Finnish), joncțiune p-n (Romanian)

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