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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

diode

/daɪoʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does diode mean?

noun

A semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction but blocks it in the other, used in electronic circuits to rectify alternating current.

Example

"The diode in the circuit ensured that the current flowed only in one direction, preventing damage to the device."

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