Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wafer
noun
/ˈweɪfər/
Definition
A thin, crisp biscuit or a very thin and flat piece of material.
Examples
- She enjoyed a chocolate wafer after dinner.
- The engineer designed the chip using a silicon wafer.
- In the bakery, they create intricate structures using layered wafers.
Meaning
In the context of food, a wafer is often a light, crisp treat used in desserts or as a snack. In technology, it refers to a thin slice of semiconductor material, especially silicon, used in the fabrication of integrated circuits.
Synonyms
- cookie
- biscuit
- disc
- slab
