strained silicon

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Noun

1. A [[layer]] of [[silicon]] [[atom]]s deposited onto a [[substrate]] of [[silicon germanium]] constrained to be wider apart than normal; this decreases [[resistance]] and increases [[performance]] when made into a [[chip]].

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