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wafer

[wey-fer] / ˈweɪ fər /


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Another concern is helium, which is crucial for semiconductor wafer fabrication.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

TSMC, for example, is investing $165 billion to develop six semiconductor wafer fabs, two advanced packaging facilities and a research-and-development center in Arizona.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Often, smaller designs allow companies to produce more chips per wafer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The light carves the pattern into material on the wafer called photoresist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Kneeling there with her head bowed, she was not aware that the priest was left with the choice of placing the wafer on her hat or skipping her.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison