English Explanatory Dictionary

dopant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance added in small amounts to a pure material, such as semiconductor, to alter its original electrical or optical properties; a doping agent.

Pronunciation

/ˈdəʊpənt/

Word forms

dopant dopants

Etymology

From dope + -ant.

Derived words

codopant nondopant
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