led
pronunciation
How to pronounce led in British English:
UK [led]
How to pronounce led in American English:
US [lɛd]
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- Noun:
- diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
Word Origin
- LED (n.)
- 1968, initialism (acronym) from light-emitting diode.
- led
- past tense and past participle of lead (v.).
Example
- 1. The research was led by associate professor michael strano .
- 2. Although he led the race for most of the summer , his support now seems to be dwindling .
- 3. Developments like the use of cheap silicon make the case for switching to led lighting even more compelling .
- 4. He led one of the studies .
- 5. Why have the asian economies led the pack ?