Usage Note
Semiconductor is a technical term for materials that conduct electricity partially, foundational to electronics and computing. It is a masculine noun, so el semiconductor. In current news it frequently appears in discussions of global chip supply chains and tech industry disputes.
Examples
"La industria del semiconductor es clave para la economía global."
Natural Translation
The semiconductor industry is key to the global economy.

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