Defined term
Light-emitting DIODE
Light-emitting DIODE: A semiconductor device that emits light when curre nt is applied to it.
Also known as: LED
Alternative names:
LED
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A semiconductor device that emits light when curre nt is applied to it. The diodes have an extremely long life and do not have fragile fila ments as do ordinary light bulbs. Abbreviated LED.
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Light-emitting DIODE
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