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Definition of Light-emitting diode
1. Noun. Diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used.
Exact synonyms: Led
Group relationships: Alphanumeric Display, Digital Display
Generic synonyms: Crystal Rectifier, Diode, Junction Rectifier, Semiconductor Diode
Specialized synonyms: Oled, Organic Light-emitting Diode
Group relationships: Alphanumeric Display, Digital Display
Generic synonyms: Crystal Rectifier, Diode, Junction Rectifier, Semiconductor Diode
Specialized synonyms: Oled, Organic Light-emitting Diode
Definition of Light-emitting diode
1. Noun. (physics) a rectifying semiconductor device which converts electrical energy into electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength in or near the visible spectrum of light. ¹
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