diode
(di-ode)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a device that allows current to flow in one direction only.
Example Sentence
The most common function of a diode is to allow an electric current to pass in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction.
More Example Sentences
The diode is important in electronic devices.
Synonyms
semiconductor; rectifier; electronic component
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Rhymes
- diode