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p-type
p-type


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. effected by movement of lattice spaces: used to describe conductivity in a semiconductor due mainly to the movement of lattice spaces normally occupied by electrons
2. of a type of semiconductor: used to describe a semiconductor in which there are more mobile lattice holes free to transport charge than electrons
[Mid-20th century. Abbreviation of positive]
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