Diode (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Rectifying Valve
• Rectifying Tube

Hypernyms

• Thermionic Tube
• Thermionic Valve
• Electron Tube
• Vacuum Tube
• Thermionic Vacuum Tube

Meaning ²

A semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Crystal Rectifier
• Semiconductor Diode
• Junction Rectifier

Hypernyms

• Semiconductor
• Semiconductor Unit

Hyponyms

• LED