Phrase guide

p-n junction

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor; used to create junction diodes and junction transistors

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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noun

Meaning 2

the junction between a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a p-n junction has marked rectifying characteristics

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: contact, tangency

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: pn-overgang — interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor
  • Estonian: pn-siire — interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor
  • Finnish: pn-liitos — interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor
  • Romanian: joncțiune p-n — interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor