light-emitting diode

Other forms: light-emitting diodes

Definitions 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
    synonyms: LED
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    types:
    OLED, organic light-emitting diode
    a self-luminous diode (it glows when an electrical field is applied to the electrodes) that does not require backlighting or diffusers
    type of:
    crystal rectifier, diode, junction rectifier, semiconductor diode
    a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction
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