diode
English
/ˈdaɪəʊd/, /ˈdaɪoʊd/
noun
Definitions
- (electronics) An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek δίοδος.
Origin
Ancient Greek
δίοδος
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- diodelaser English
- diodelike English
- diodic English
- laser English
- microdiode English
- microphotodiode English
- nanodiode English
- photodiode English
- diode French
- δίοδος Ancient Greek
- ダイオード Japanese
- dioda Polish