bandgap

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Synonyms: band gap

Antonyms: band gap

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} The [[energy]] [[difference]] between two allowed ranges of [[electron]] [[energy]] in a solid; especially the difference between the energies of the [[valence band]] and the [[conduction band]].
2. {{lb|en|physics}} A gap in a frequency range in which waves cannot propagate.

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