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Research, Technology, Methods > equipment > electrical equipment > electronic equipment > diodes > semiconductor diodes > light emitting diodes
Preferred Term:

light emitting diodes

Definition:
A device that uses a material called a semi-conductor to produce light without using a lot of electricity. LEDs are commonly used as indicator lights on electrical devices, but they are now being used more often for general lighting.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
semiconductor diodes
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/306794
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