noun, used as a suffix
Suffix used in scientific and technical terms to denote a band, belt, or zone, such as in physics (conduction band), astronomy (asteroid belt), or geography.
半導体では、価電子帯と伝導帯の間のエネルギーギャップが重要です。
In semiconductors, the energy gap between the valence band and the conduction band is important.
小惑星帯は火星と木星の間にあります。
The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.