semiconductor manufacturing
nounUK /ˌsemikənˈdʌktə ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
US /ˌsemikənˈdʌktər ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the process of making tiny computer chips that help machines think and work.
The new factory is focused on semiconductor manufacturing for phones and laptops.
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2. the industry and business of producing computer chips.
She works in semiconductor manufacturing and travels to plants around the world.
3. the set of technical steps used to build circuits on silicon wafers.
The course covers semiconductor manufacturing from wafer prep to final testing.
4. the large-scale factory operations involved in making electronic components.
Water and power use are major concerns in semiconductor manufacturing.