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

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Light-emitting Diode

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light(a)
light-activated resin
light-adapted eye
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light-blue
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light-cured resin
light-duty
light-duty vehicle
light-emitting diode (current term)
light-emitting diodes
light-fingered
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light-headedness
light-hearted
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light-horseman
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Literary usage of Light-emitting diode

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New Everyday: Views on Ambient Intelligenceby Emile H. L. Aarts, Stefano Marzano by Emile H. L. Aarts, Stefano Marzano (2003)
"This technology is variously known as LEP (Light-Emitting Polymer), OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), PLED or PolyLED (both Polymer Light-Emitting Diode) ..."

2. Light's Labour's Lost: Policies for Energy-Efficient Lighting by Paul Waide, Satoshi Tanishima, International Energy Agency (2006)
"Abbreviations: LED = light-emitting diode; WLED = white-light emitting diode. 8000 redirection with secondary optics, or reflectors, which results in lumen ..."

3. Niosh Manual of Analytical Methods: Sampling and Analytical Methods for ...edited by Peter M. Eller edited by Peter M. Eller (1994)
"The light source of a photometer can be monochromatic such as a light-emitting diode or laser or a broad-wavelength light source such as a tungsten filament ..."

4. Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Electronic message boards using a light emitting diode (LED) or "flip-dot" display are currently provided tn some transit stations and terminals and may be ..."

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