Meaning & use
diode
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An electronic component that allows electric current to flow in only one direction.
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A diode in the circuit prevents the battery from being charged backward.
LED stands for 'light-emitting diode.'
A note on using this word
A basic building block of electronics, most commonly encountered by non-specialists in the term 'LED' (light-emitting diode).
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