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Meaning of strained silicon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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A layer of silicon atoms deposited onto a substrate of silicon germanium constrained to be wider apart than normal; this decreases resistance and increases performance when made into a chip.

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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