| diode | (noun) a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction | Synonyms: crystal rectifier, junction rectifier, semiconductor diode |
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| (noun) a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier | Synonyms: rectifying tube, rectifying valve |
| duodiode | (noun) an electron tube having two diodes in the same envelope, with either a common cathode or separate cathodes. | - |
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| zenerdiode | (noun) a semiconductor diode that exhibits a sharp increase in reverse current at a well-defined reverse voltage: used as a voltage regulator | Synonyms: stabilitron |
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