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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. electrical equipment
  3. electronic equipment
  4. diodes
  5. semiconductor diodes
  6. light emitting diodes
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. electrical equipment
  3. electronic equipment
  4. diodes
  5. semiconductor diodes
  6. light emitting diodes
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. electrical equipment
  3. electronic equipment
  4. diodes
  5. semiconductor diodes
  6. light emitting diodes

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light emitting diodes

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Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: US, Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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