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Definition of "gallium arsenide" []

  • A dark-gray crystalline compound, GaAs, used in transistors, solar cells, and semiconducting lasers. (noun)

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Use "gallium arsenide" in a sentence
  • ""That's a gallium arsenide semiconductor laser," Norah said."