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depletion region
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depletion region
In a transistor, the area where P-type silicon (holes) and N-type silicon (excess electrons) meet. See depletion mode.
depletion region [də′plē·shən ‚rē·jən]
(electronics)
The portion of the channel in a metal oxide field-effect transistor in which there are no charge carriers.


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Microbial roles in global change include producing and consuming atmospheric gases that affect climate; mobilizing toxic elements such as mercury, arsenic, and selenium; and producing toxic algal blooms and creating oxygen depletion zones in lakes, rivers, and coastal environments (eutrophication).
Microbial roles in global change include producing and consuming atmospheric gases that affect climate; mobilizing toxic elements such as mercury, arsenic and selenium; and producing toxic algal blooms and creating oxygen depletion zones in lakes, rivers and coastal environments (eutrophication).
Gold mineralization at Old Glory is associated with sericite alteration in a strong sodium depletion zone.
 
 
 
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