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Noun: light-emitting diode
  1. Diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; colour depends on the material used
    - LED

Derived forms: light-emitting diodes

Type of: crystal rectifier, diode, junction rectifier, semiconductor diode

Part of: alphanumeric display, digital display

Encyclopedia: Light-emitting diode

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