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bandgap



band·gap [ ˈband-ˌgap]



bandgap   
noun
[ˈband-ˌgap]

Definition of bandgap

: the difference in energy between the valence band and the conduction band of a solid material (such as an insulator or semiconductor) that consists of the range of energy values forbidden to electrons in the material



First Known Use of bandgap

1965, in the meaning defined above



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