English-English dictionary
- Every student must define at least two technical words or terms.
- Before beginning translations, it is essential to refer to the glossary to prevent redundancy. In other words, make sure to check the glossary before defining any word to ensure that it hasn't already been defined.
- If you come across any unfamiliar vocabulary while reading the lesson, consult the glossary that you and your fellow students have collectively created.
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mf | Amplifiers | ||
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"Amplifiers" are devices used to increase the strength or magnitude of electrical signals, often used in electronic circuits to boost the power or voltage of a signal. | |||
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mo | communication skills | ||
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Communication skills encompass the ability to convey information effectively, both verbally and non-verbally, while also listening attentively and understanding others' perspectives. | |||
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aa | Gallium arsenide (GaAs) | ||
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/ˈɡæliəm ˈɑːrsənaɪd/
(GaAs) has a crystalline structure and is known for its unique electrical and optical properties. It is a direct band gap semiconductor, which means that it can efficiently emit and absorb light. This property makes GaAs well-suited for optoelectronic applications such as lasers, photodetectors, and solar cells. | |||
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aa | Moore's Law | ||
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/mɔrz lɔː/ named after Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, states that the number of transistors on integrated circuits doubles approximately every two years. This observation has driven the rapid advancement of semiconductor technology, leading to more powerful and compact electronic devices. | |||
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yz | semiconductor | |||
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semiconductor, any of a class of crystalline solids intermediate in electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator. Semiconductors are employed in the manufacture of various kinds of electronic devices, including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. | ||||
fb | Solar cells | |||
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Solar cells are semi-conductor devices which use sunlight to produce electricity. | ||||
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mo | technical contexts. | ||
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In technical contexts, "technical" refers to the specialized knowledge, terminology, processes, and practices associated with a particular field or subject. Technical contexts often involve the use of specific jargon, methodologies, tools, and standards that are understood and used by experts in the field. These contexts can vary widely depending on the domain, such as technology, engineering, science, medicine, or any other specialized area. In essence, technical contexts involve the application of specialized knowledge and skills to address specific problems or tasks within a particular field or discipline. | |||
yz | transistor | |||
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A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electrical signals and power. It is one of the basic building blocks of modern electronics. It is composed of semiconductor material, usually with at least three terminals for connection to an electronic circuit. A voltage or current applied to one pair of the transistor's terminals controls the current through another pair of terminals. Because the controlled (output) power can be higher than the controlling (input) power, a transistor can amplify a signal. Some transistors are packaged individually, but many more in miniature form are found embedded in integrated circuits. Because transistors are the key active components in practically all modern electronics, many people consider them one of the 20th century's greatest invention. | ||||
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mf | Wind turbine | ||
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A wind turbine is a tall structure with blades that spin when the wind blows. These spinning blades turn a generator to produce electricity. | |||