"hole state" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hole states [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hole state (plural hole states)
  1. (physics) a vacant electron energy state near the top of the energy band of a solid; the movement of electrons between such states is the basis of electrical conduction Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: electron hole Related terms: Dirac sea, exciton
    Sense id: en-hole_state-en-noun-OsJsrGHN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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