semiconducting

/ˌsɛmiːkənˈdʌktɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Having the property of conducting electricity better than an insulator but not as well as a conductor; used especially for materials in electronic devices.
    • Researchers developed a new semiconducting polymer for flexible displays.
    • The semiconducting layer in the solar panel helps convert sunlight into electricity.
    • Silicon is the most common semiconducting material used in computer chips.