light-emitting diode

[ lahyt-i-mit-ing ]
/ ˈlaɪt ɪˌmɪt ɪŋ /

noun

LED.

Origin of light-emitting diode

First recorded in 1965–70

British Dictionary definitions for light-emitting diode

light-emitting diode

noun

a diode of semiconductor material, such as gallium arsenide, that emits light when a forward bias is applied, the colour depending on the semiconductor material: used as off/on indicators Abbreviation: LED

Scientific definitions for light-emitting diode

light-emitting diode

See LED.