light-emitting diode

noun

light-emit·​ting diode ˈlīt-ē-ˈmi-tiŋ- How to pronounce light-emitting diode (audio)
: led

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That technology, short for organic light-emitting diode, offers a crisper picture than the tablet had before and brings it closer in line with more premium iPads. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 According to the company, with Tandem white organic light-emitting diode (WOLED) technology, the monitor provides up to 15% higher peak brightness, 25% larger color volume, and 60% longer OLED lifespan versus previous-generation WOLED panels. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026 Sangalang said color temperature cannot be tweaked since the individual light-emitting diodes in the lamps are manufactured to a specific color temperature and can’t be changed once they’re made. — Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 Choose efficient lighting, like light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light-emitting diode

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First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of light-emitting diode was in 1962

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“Light-emitting diode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light-emitting%20diode. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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light-emitting diode

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