"Zener diode" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Zener diodes [plural]
Etymology: From Clarence Zener, American physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Zener diode (plural Zener diodes)
  1. (electronics) A semiconductor junction device through which current flows normally in the forward direction, and in the reverse direction if a large voltage is applied. Wikipedia link: Zener diode Categories (topical): Electronics Related terms: diode, photodiode Translations (Translations): zenerdiodi (Finnish), Z-Diode [feminine] (German), Zener-Diode [feminine] (German), diodă Zener [feminine] (Romanian)

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